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2004 TOYOTA 4Runner

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V065000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The airbag control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps decide when the side curtain airbags deploy. In some 2003-2006 Land Cruiser, Lexus LX470, Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, and GX470 models, this module may be incorrectly programmed, causing the airbags to deploy when they shouldn't.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain airbags deploy unexpectedly, you could be at risk of injury from the airbags or from the unexpected deployment causing a collision.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty airbag control module with a new one that has improved programming, all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
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Under Review #11V113000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal is the part that helps control your vehicle's speed. In some 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner, and 2006-2010 RAV4 models, the pedal can get stuck in the open position if a floor mat gets trapped under it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck open, you could lose control of your vehicle and reach extremely high speeds. This makes it very hard to stop the car, which could lead to a serious crash, injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and swap out your floor mat for a compatible one – all at no cost to you. You can schedule the repair by contacting Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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AIR BAGS
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other TOYOTA 4Runner Years

2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
10 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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