Recent 1997 COROLLA Recalls

• Recall #10E002000 - SUSPENSION
• Recall #09E025000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #09E012000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #08E050000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #06E026000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #97V043001 - AIR BAGS

• SUSPENSION Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 11 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10E002000
  • Number Affected 12,657

  Summary: Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, P/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.

  Consequence: The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10E002000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
  • Number Affected 1,921

  Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• AIR BAGS Recall for 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA

  • Recall Announced MARCH 20 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V043001
  • Number Affected 61,202

  Summary: If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (I. E., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.

  Consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the air bag computer.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V043001 »