Toyota Proace I common faults.

The starter relay may be faulty, which could lead to inadvertent movement of the vehicle.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 13/07/2017

The authority's notice

The rear brake tube is not tightly connected to the holding clip on the lower suspension arm. As a result, it may become damaged and leak brake fluid, reducing the braking performance of the vehicle and increasing the risk of accident. The shaft of the parking brake might have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the parking brake might not properly function and the vehicle might unintentionally move, increasing the risk of accident. The fuel tube can move against the ribs of the urea tank. As a result, it may become damaged and leak fuel, which might get ignited, increasing the risk of fire. An insufficient torque might have been applied to the seat belt fixation, seat belt anchor and ground cable bolts. As a result, the seat belt fixation and anchor might become loose, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident or the ground cable might overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The mastic in the front left and right wheel arch panels might been applied incorrectly. As a result, water could filter and reach the airbag module, increasing the risk of accident or injuries in the event of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

The tightening torque of the threaded connection between the ball joint and knuckle may decrease and the A/C compressor pulley could break. If this occurs, the pulley will separate into 2 components that will rotate against each other, generating heat. The bolts holding the front and rear suspension arm to the chassis could be deformed and break and the steering rack fixation might be damaged. The ball joint might detach from the knuckle. The heat generated at the AC compressor pulley may damage surrounding parts. The front suspension arm and the rear arm could detach from the chassis during driving. Moreover, the steering rack might detach during driving.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

An attachment holding a counterweight could break during driving. Consequently, the counterweight could become detached from the vehicle and fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

The engine timing belt may wear out prematurely over time due to abrasive wear and/or excessive belt tension. As a result, the engine might stall during driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Due to an incorrectly fixed cable, the rear window defogger may not work properly, which in turn can could reduce visibility and could lead to road accidents. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

1. Incorrect fuel cap seal installation could lead to fuel leakage. 2. Incorrect front shock absorber to hub tightening could affect the vehicle handling. 3. The earth cable attachment point for the airbag control unit may not be properly tightened which could lead to the airbags malfunctioning. 4. The bolts holding the steering valve on the steering rack may be missing or incorrectly tightened which could affect the steering. 5. Incorrect tightening of one of the nuts fixing the brake pedal to the brake booster could lead to a sudden loss of brake assistance. 6. Water could leak into the cabin and reach the airbag module leading to unexpected airbag deployment. 7. Wheel bolt looseness could lead to the wheel detaching during driving.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

The mounting for the air-conditioning compressor may not be securely attached and may break. The compressor could then become detached from the vehicle and fall into the road.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

The seat belt on the front passenger seat may unbuckle unintentionally. As a result, the front seat passenger would not be secured in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

The trailer coupling device can become deformed if a trailer is used. If this occurs, it may become difficult to control the vehicle and the trailer might become detached from the vehicle.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Vehicles may have excessive corrosion on the front suspension arm bolt, due to the design in combination with environmental factors. As a result, the bolt may fail which may affect controllability of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice