Defect Investigation Detail

TOYOTA / VAN / 1983

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE87057 Vehicale/Equipment Name: TOYOTA
Vehicale/Equipment Model: VAN Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1983
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Manufacturer's Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Opened: Sep, 10 1987 Date Closed: Mar, 30 1988
Subject: IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE Summary: Summary: toyota recovered some failed ignition control modules from thefield. investigation showed that a solder joint in the power transistorof the module was subject to failure. because the part is an" emissionrelated component" a voluntary emissions recall campaign was conducted.the predominant mode of failure is an inability to start the engine,although a stalled condition can occur while the engine is running.since the reported occurence of accidents and injuries is small, and therepair is being conducted under the emissions recall campaign, theliklehood of further accidents and injuries is remote.===