NHTSA Recall 08V162000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 662,178 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pontiac Vibe.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 80A 07273 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | April 10, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 16, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 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.
Safety risk
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 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 80a/GM recall no. 07273.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V162000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.