Toyota Roof Rack Recall RCOMP/96/003: Security Of ROOF RACK, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Jul 1996
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- RCOMP/96/003
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Roof Rack vehicles. Under certain loading conditions or as a result of incorrect installation the roof rack may become loose and fall from the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: owners who have purchased the subject roof racks are being contacted by Toyota dealers and requested to take the vehicles back for the fitment of improved clamps to the roof rack system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain loading conditions or as a result of incorrect installation the roof rack may become loose and fall from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECURITY OF ROOF RACK Defect: Under certain loading conditions or as a result of incorrect installation the roof rack may become loose and fall from the vehicle. Remedy: Owners who have purchased the subject roof racks are being contacted by Toyota dealers and requested to take the vehicles back for the fitment of improved clamps to the roof rack system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: security of ROOF RACK.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: owners who have purchased the subject roof racks are being contacted by Toyota dealers and requested to take the vehicles back for the fitment of improved clamps to the roof rack system.
Are You Affected?
Roof Rack may be included. Toyota estimates 50 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference RCOMP/96/003. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/1993/064 on 29 Oct 1993, for possible loss of windscreen wiper action. The one launched after it was R/1996/088a on 29 Nov 1996, for loss of braking system vacuum assistance. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 1996.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/96/003, launched 25 July 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.