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Toyota Corolla 2009–2010technical service bulletin

Bulletin ZE4_WEP_Region L · NHTSA communication 10109512 · issued Sep 3, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2009–2010
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Region Letter: In these vehicles, a small number of customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the holding performance of the trunk lid. The operation and performance of the trunk lid is evident from first use and does not change over time. However, in certain limited conditions the trunk lid may begin to close after opening. The conditions below may contribute to this: ? if the lid is not fully opened ? if operated in certain windy conditions ? if the vehicle is parked on an incline ? if a heavy load is on the trunk lid, such as snow and ice, or if equipped with an aftermarket accessory su

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.