Vehicle recall 08V162000 · April 10, 2008
Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix and 1 more model
The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and Pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.
- Consequence
- The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2008 to Toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for Pontiac owners. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. 80A/GM recall no. 07273.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 2008
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 80A 07273
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 662,178
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac Vibe (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Toyota Corolla (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Toyota Matrix (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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