T-SB-0261-09 August 6, 2009 HVAC Odor

[njerald]

2007 – 2010 Camry, Camry HV

2004 – 2008 Prius

Some Camry, Camry HV, and Prius models may exhibit an intermittent HVAC system odor. A newly designed evaporator sub-assembly has been made available to decrease the potential for HVAC odor.

This TSB applies to:
• 2007 – 2009 model year Tsutsumi produced Camry and Camry HV
• 2007 – 2010 model year TMMK produced Camry and Camry HV
• 2007 – 2010 model year TMMSIA produced Camry
• 2004 – 2008 model year Priusvehicles

BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.

MODEL DRIVETRAIN PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Camry

2AZ Tsutsumi JTNBE46K#93165488
2GR Tsutsumi JTNBK46K#93040647
2AR TMMK 4T1BF3EK4AU506018
2GR TMMK 4T1BK3EK5AU597702
2AR TMMSIA 4T4BF3EK9AR017958

Camry HV
2AZ Tsutsumi JTNBB46K#93050107
2AZ TMMK 4T1BB3EKAU112760

Prius
1NZ Tsutsumi JTDKB20U#83394055
1NZ Toyota Auto Body JTDKB20U#87764355

Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly.

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.

[SE_2007]

what happens ow that i'm past the warranty period?

[compfreak]

How do you know if you have an affected VIN? Mine matches up in the beginning...

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by compfreak

How do you know if you have an affected VIN? Mine matches up in the beginning...

Originally Posted by njerald

2007 – 2010 Camry, Camry HV

2004 – 2008 Prius

Some Camry, Camry HV, and Prius models may exhibit an intermittent HVAC system odor. A newly designed evaporator sub-assembly has been made available to decrease the potential for HVAC odor.

This TSB applies to:
• 2007 – 2009 model year Tsutsumi produced Camry and Camry HV
• 2007 – 2010 model year TMMK produced Camry and Camry HV
• 2007 – 2010 model year TMMSIA produced Camry
• 2004 – 2008 model year Priusvehicles

BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.

MODEL DRIVETRAIN PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Camry

2AZ Tsutsumi JTNBE46K#93165488
2GR Tsutsumi JTNBK46K#93040647
2AR TMMK 4T1BF3EK4AU506018
2GR TMMK 4T1BK3EK5AU597702
2AR TMMSIA 4T4BF3EK9AR017958

Camry HV
2AZ Tsutsumi JTNBB46K#93050107
2AZ TMMK 4T1BB3EKAU112760

Prius
1NZ Tsutsumi JTDKB20U#83394055
1NZ Toyota Auto Body JTDKB20U#87764355

Remove and replace the evaporator sub-assembly.

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.

Before means less than = you are included in the tsb.

(MATCH) MODEL DRIVETRAIN PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN and higher = already completed

[ny_transplant]

If you are above the 36K miles, would this be covered under the Platinum Extended Service Contract?

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by ny_transplant

If you are above the 36K miles, would this be covered under the Platinum Extended Service Contract?

No. I believe the following statement is very specific:

[This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.]

[ophamTastic]

ah yes, will do this on my next service check. thanks njerald. i wonder why this thread got so little attention. i sure do recall tons of people complaining about their AC odor. i have a feeling someone will start another thread about AC odor...

[camryen08]

Originally Posted by njerald

MODEL DRIVETRAIN PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Camry

2AZ Tsutsumi JTNBE46K#93165488
2GR Tsutsumi JTNBK46K#93040647
2AR TMMK 4T1BF3EK4AU506018
2GR TMMK 4T1BK3EK5AU597702
2AR TMMSIA 4T4BF3EK9AR017958

No 2AZ TMMK made included? ( 4T1BE46K... ) too bad,
mine is 357xx miles now and has the smell