Toyota (Gb) Proace recall: Risk of fire
- What's wrong
- There is a possibility that the relay linked to the electrical circuit of the starter is out of specification. As such the relay might be blocked in a closed position. If this occurs there is a risk of the starter overheating and a theoretical risk…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the starter relay.
What’s wrong
There is a possibility that the relay linked to the electrical circuit of the starter is out of specification. As such the relay might be blocked in a closed position. If this occurs there is a risk of the starter overheating and a theoretical risk of fire. Also if left in gear the vehicle could also start to move.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the starter relay.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace | 5 Jul 2016 | 23 Sep 2016 | 75 |
| Proace | 28 Jun 2016 | 16 Sep 2016 | 75 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 August 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.