Verso
Verso was recalled on 12 February 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0149/16. Injuries risk reported by Portugal. Under certain conditions condensation in the intake air corrodes the needle bearing housing, thus, the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water-tight any more.
| Alert Number | A12/0149/16 |
| Brand | Toyota |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Türkiye |
| Model Number | - Model name: Verso;- Model Code: WAR20. |
| Published | 12 February 2016 |
Risk Description
Under certain conditions condensation in the intake air corrodes the needle bearing housing, thus, the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water-tight any more. If water enters in the throttle body actuator circuit, the water might cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism. This might trigger the engine to stall while driving.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car. Production year: 2014 - 2015.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Verso.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.