The problem
Oil pressure sender gauge may be defective. Continued engine operation under high temperature and high pressure may cause the sending unit to leak oil or may cause the engine to lock up.
The fix
Replacement of the oil sender gauge without cost to the owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5m-ge engines and analoginstrument panels with oil pressure gauge (not a warning light).System: engine; oil pressure sender gauge.Consequences of defect: either condition could occur without prior warning, andloss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V108000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.