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2010 TOYOTA 4Runner

12 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #16V577000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The exhaust system in your 4Runner is the part that carries gas fumes away from your engine. Some aftermarket exhaust tips installed on your vehicle could be too close to the back bumper and could potentially burn you if you're standing behind the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If someone touches the exhaust tip, they could get burned — it's a serious risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your SET dealer will swap out the existing exhaust tip for a redesigned one that's smaller and tucked away from the bumper, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
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Critical #15V515000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The part in question is the exhaust tip, which is the shiny pipe that comes out from under your 4Runner's rear bumper. It's usually installed as an accessory, but in some cases, it could get too close to the ground and potentially touch you when you're standing behind the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're standing behind your 4Runner and the exhaust tip is loose, it could touch you and cause a burn. This is a serious injury risk.
Free Fix
Your dealership will install a redesigned exhaust tip that's smaller and more protected from accidental contact, all at no cost to you. This should be done as soon as possible, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.
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High Priority #19V741000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety system that helps protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash. In some models, the inflator could explode due to age and exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you and your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
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High Priority #19V005000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that protects you in the event of a crash. In some 2010-2017 Toyota and Lexus models, this inflator can fail and explode due to humidity and temperature exposure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could shoot sharp metal fragments into your body, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator or the entire airbag assembly, free of charge. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to fix this critical safety issue.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
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High Priority #18V024000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The air bag in your passenger seat is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. But in some older models, the air bag inflator might fail in a crash, sending sharp metal fragments flying towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes in a crash, metal shards could hit you or someone else in the vehicle, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one, or replace the entire air bag assembly, at no cost to you. Just schedule a repair when you get your recall notice, and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
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High Priority #16V340000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps to deploy the passenger side airbag in the event of a crash. Over time, this inflator can degrade and rupture, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could fly into your body, causing life-threatening injuries or even death. This is a serious risk, especially in a severe crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator or the entire airbag assembly, free of charge. This repair is urgent and should be scheduled as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
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High Priority #13V014000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The passenger seat occupant sensing system in your vehicle helps the front airbags deploy correctly. In some cases, this system wasn't properly tested and calibrated when accessories were added to your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags don't deploy correctly or deploy too late, you could be at risk of serious injury if you're a front seat passenger in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will test and recalibrate the airbag sensors to ensure they're working as designed, and this repair is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Low Priority #16V396000 Plain English
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your vehicle has a special wire that warms your seat. In some models, this wire can be damaged when you sit on the cushion, which could cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire gets damaged, it can suddenly spark and catch fire. This could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the seat heater, free of charge, and give you a refund for the cost of the accessory. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
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Low Priority #14V743000 Plain English
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
Your seat heater/cooler is a system that keeps you warm or cool in your seat. In certain Toyota models from 2005-2011, the seat cushion can compress and damage the wires that power this system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires get damaged, they could short circuit, causing the seat to catch fire and potentially hurt you.
Free Fix
Your dealer will safely disconnect the seat heaters with faulty wiring, and you'll get a full refund for the seat heater accessory - all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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Low Priority #13V123000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The weight labels on your vehicle are supposed to show the correct weight your vehicle can handle. Unfortunately, some of these labels are slightly off, which can make it hard to know how much weight your vehicle can safely carry.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle based on an incorrect label, you risk damaging your tires, which could lead to a blowout and potentially cause a crash, injury, or damage to your property.
Free Fix
Your dealership will provide a corrected weight label with instructions on how to install it. You'll receive a notification with more information on what to do next and how to schedule the repair, which is free of charge to you.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Low Priority #10V035000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle is missing a label that's required by law to show its maximum weight capacity. This label helps ensure your vehicle is safe to carry the right amount of weight, especially when towing or hauling.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this label, you might not know how much weight your vehicle can handle, which could lead to an overloaded vehicle and increased risk of a tire blowout or loss of control.
Free Fix
Your dealer will mail you the correct label or install it for free, and they'll also update your owner's manual to reflect the correct weight capacity information. This service is free, and you'll receive a notice with more information.
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Original — What Happened
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
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Low Priority #10V036000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
What Happened
A label on your vehicle shows its maximum weight capacity. Unfortunately, your 2005-2011 Toyota vehicle was sold without this important label.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, you could be at a higher risk of a crash. This is because your vehicle's weight capacity is not clearly marked, and you might not know how much weight it can safely carry.
Free Fix
You'll receive the correct weight capacity label in the mail, or you can have a dealer install it for you at no cost. Just wait for the recall notice or contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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AIR BAGS
5 recalls
EQUIPMENT
3 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls

Other TOYOTA 4Runner Years

2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
10 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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