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Recall 11V566000: Replace A-Pillar Trim Retention Clip

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Toyota/Corolla 2010-2011

Toyota/Sienna 2011

MANUFACTURER: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 22, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V566000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 518

SUMMARY:
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Corolla vehicles equipped with a Non-Toyota, Bluetooth(R) hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with a Non-Toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or Bluetooth(R) hands free device. There is a possibility that the front A-Pillar trim panel retention clip may have been damaged during the installation of the aftermarket accessory.

CONSEQUENCE:
A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the A-Pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.