Sienna FWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2006)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign 08V244000: Liftgate Strut Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Toyota/Sienna 2004-2006
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor Corporation
MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V244000
NHTSA Action Number: EA06020
COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 196222
SUMMARY:
Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 M/Y 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate
struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. As the gas struts deteriorate, the
performance of the liftgate will begin to degrade and the power rear liftgate will operate more slowly than when the gas struts were new.
CONSEQUENCE:
If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open, eventually the gas struts could deteriorate to the point
that the liftgate will fall about ten inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point the power motor will engage and power the liftgate to the
fully closed position. This condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the liftgate when it falls or when it is closing.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign is expected to begin during August 2008.
Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
NOTES:
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. However, Toyota has informed NHTSA that it
will provide the modifications described above free of charge.