NHTSA recall 08V244000
Structure · Toyota Motor Corporation
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What's wrong: Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 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…
Why it matters: 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 fix: Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign began on August 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late December 2008.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Toyota Sienna, 2005 Toyota Sienna, 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V244000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.