This new Toyota Sienna recall affects nearly 260 Toyota Sienna minivans from 2014 model-year. The vehicles affected by the recall were built in June, 2014.

The problem affecting the aforementioned vehicles is that the protective cable sleeve of the shift control cable may be faulty; it may have been damaged during the assembly process. If this condition occurs, it may result in improper gear selection. If the separation occurs when the vehicle is during the drive, it may cause the transmission gear selection to not match the indicated gear. If this happens, the vehicle may move to an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Besides, there is s serious rollaway risk with these Toyota minivans. If a vehicle rolls away, it may cause injuries and even fatalities.

The manufacturer will start notifying affected owners about Toyota Sienna recall in August, this year. The dealers will inspect affected vehicles and will replace the transmission shift control cable free of charge if it turns out to be faulty. Concerned owners may contact the automaker at 800-331-4331 for more information about the recall.

Legal Help

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