Illustrative photo: Source Toyota
Reason for the recall:
The engine timing belt may wear out prematurely over time due to abrasive wear and/or excessive belt tension.
As a result, the engine might stall during driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Toyota ProAce models affected by this recall were manufactured between 3 March 2016 and 30 May 2019.
Toyota recall code: 21SMD-006
Affected models: Proace (MDZ, MPY); Model year: 2016~2019.
Source: Rapex Alert 8/2021 A12/00246/21
| Type of alert | Serious |
| Production period | 3. 3. 2016 - 30. 5. 2019 |
| Risk | Accident |
| Type/number of model | e2*2007/46*0538*05 |
| Country of origin | France |
| Alert submitted by | Portugal |
| Measures taken by economic operators | Recall of the product from end users |
| Products were found and measures were taken also in | See the source |
| Published by Rapex | 26/02/2021 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Toyota dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.
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