NHTSA recall 08V162000
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Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.
Why it matters: The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2008 to Toyota owners. The recall began on May 21, 2008, for Pontiac owners.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2003 Pontiac Vibe
- 2003 Toyota Corolla
- 2003 Toyota Matrix
- 2004 Pontiac Vibe
- 2004 Toyota Corolla
- 2004 Toyota Matrix
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Pontiac Vibe, 2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2003 Toyota Corolla, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 2003 Toyota Matrix, 2004 Toyota Matrix.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V162000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.