1997 Toyota Previa Recalls
DX Minivan
1997 Toyota Previa Recall Record
Recall ID # 97V056000 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Recall Date:
APR 04, 1997
Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Description
DUE TO A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL SEPARATOR PLATE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, OIL LEAKAGE AT THE AIR BREATHER PLUG CAN OCCUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY ABOVE 75 MILES PER HOUR.
Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW OIL SUPPLY TO CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LEADING TO EVENTUAL SEIZURE OF THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BREATHER PLUG TO PREVENT SUCH OIL LOSS.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.