Toyota MR2 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Toyota MR2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake master cylinder seal may leak

    Reported April 25, 2005Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2004/16820,808 vehicles affected

    Corrosion in the brake master cylinder seal groove may cause brake fluid to leak or air to enter the cylinder, increasing stopping distance. Vehicles will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy
    Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

  2. Steering wheel and airbag may provide inadequate protection

    Reported December 24, 1991Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 91V22300026,395 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel and airbag exceed the thorax criterion in crash tests and do not meet energy absorption requirements, reducing crash protection. The steering wheel will be replaced with a modified version designed to absorb more energy.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.
    Consequence
    THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. THIS REDUCES THE CRASH PROTECTIONAFFORDED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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