Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's shift lock solenoid, which helps keep your gearshift from moving out of Park when you're not supposed to, might not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal, your transmission could accidentally engage a gear, which could cause a crash or make your vehicle roll away.
Free Fix
Toyota will send you a free replacement for the faulty solenoid when parts are available, and a dealership will install it for you at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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