NHTSA recall 94V220000
Electrical System · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between…
Why it matters: This causes an electrical short inside the harness, and can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1993 Toyota Corolla, 1994 Toyota Corolla.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V220000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.