Recall 08V162000: Potential Front Door Glass Shattering

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Pontiac/Vibe 2003-2004

Toyota/Corolla 2003-2004

Toyota/Corolla Matrix 2003-2004

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 09, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V162000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08004

COMPONENT: VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 662178

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling 662,178 M/Y 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

REMEDY:
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. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

NOTES:
Toyota recall No. 80A. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.