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Toyota Proace recalled over a safety defect

Vehicle defect

Affected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper setting of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or improper setting of the timing belt.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Proace

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 21/02/2023 – 21/02/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • YFB22 (CI23-017)

What to do now

Some Toyota Proace are affected by a safety recall.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

Repairs and costs

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.

The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2023/277). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Affected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper setting of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or improper setting of the timing belt.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have an engine that was incorrectly assembled due to improper setting of the high-pressure fuel pump and/or improper setting of the timing belt.

Remedy

Check high pressure fuel pump setting and replace engine if not correct. If high pressure fuel pump setting is correct check timing belt setting and replace timing belt if necessary.

Models

Proace

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Toyota Proace being recalled?

Some Toyota Proace are affected by a safety recall. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

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