The retractors for your front seatbelts are attached to the rear door panels of your FJ Cruiser. Over time, repeated forceful closure of the doors could weaken the panels and cause cracks to form.
Risk if Unfixed
If cracks develop in the panel, your seatbelt retractor could come loose in a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect and repair or replace the rear door panel to ensure your seatbelts remain secure, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter in late April, and the repair will begin in late May.
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Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
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If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
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The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
The tire pressure monitoring system in your vehicle is a safety feature that alerts you when your tires are low. In some cases, when you replaced your wheels and tires with aftermarket ones, the system wasn't recalibrated correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your system isn't working right, you might not get a warning when your tires are low. This could lead to tire failure while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system and update your tire information label for free. In some cases, they might need to replace a computer component – you'll get a notification when the fix is ready.
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TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
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FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
The auxiliary driving lamp kit on your FJ Cruiser is a set of extra lights attached to the front bumper. These lights are designed to illuminate the road ahead, but in certain 2007-2013 models, they're too bright and could interfere with oncoming traffic.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamps are too bright, it could cause glare for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will swap out the high-wattage bulbs for lower-wattage ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
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Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
The seat heater in your vehicle uses a copper strand to warm up your seat. This heating element is attached to the seat cushion and can be damaged if you sit on it with enough force.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heating element is damaged, it could short circuit and cause a fire in your vehicle. This is a serious risk because it could happen while you're driving or parked, and could lead to significant damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will safely disconnect your seat heater to prevent any potential fires, and you'll receive a full refund for the cost of the seat heater accessory. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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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.
The seat heater and cooler system in your vehicle is made up of wires and a heating element. In certain models, these components can get compressed, damaging the wiring and potentially causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged, it could cause the seat to overheat, posing a serious burn risk to you, the occupant.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the faulty heating elements and refund the cost of the seat heater accessory, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The tire placard on your FJ Cruiser or Tacoma lists the recommended tire pressure and size for your spare tire. However, if you installed new wheels and tires before taking your vehicle home, the placard might be wrong.
Risk if Unfixed
If you inflate your spare tire to the wrong pressure, it could blow out while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will send you a sticker to put over the incorrect information on your placard, or you can pick one up at the dealership. The correction is free, and you'll get a notification when it's ready.
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
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For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
You need a special label on your vehicle to show the maximum weight it can handle. Some 2005-2010 models are missing this label, which is a requirement by law.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have this label, you won't have a critical piece of information about your vehicle's weight capacity. This doesn't directly affect the safety of your vehicle, but it's still an important issue.
Free Fix
Your dealer will send you the correct label or you can visit the dealer to have it installed for free. They'll also update your owner's manual. You should contact your dealer to schedule this correction.
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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.
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THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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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.
Your vehicle is missing a label that shows its maximum weight capacity. This label helps you know how much weight you can safely add to your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle without this label, you could be at a higher risk of a crash. Overloading can affect your vehicle's stability and handling.
Free Fix
Your dealership will provide you with the correct label for free, or you can have them install it for you at no cost. You'll get a notice by mail with more information, and you can contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 if you have any questions.
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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.
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A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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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.
The load-carrying capacity label on your vehicle helps you know how much weight it can safely carry. In some 2005-2010 models, this label was incorrect and didn't follow the required safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not aware of the correct weight limit, you might overload your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a new, accurate label to replace the old one — it's free, and you should get in touch with them as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
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INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
The TRD brake kit on your 2007-2012 FJ Cruiser is a special brake system designed for the front wheels. The kit's brake tube is prone to damage if the wheel balance weights aren't installed correctly, which could cause brake fluid to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tube is damaged, you could experience longer stopping distances and reduced front braking power. In the worst case, this could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the brake tube with a new one, free of charge. They'll also adjust your wheel balance if needed, even if your original wheels aren't affected.
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Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, P/N PTR09-35070, and TRD High-Performance brake kits, P/N PTR09-35100, installed by Toyota vehicle processing centers and sold by Toyota dealers as an optional accessory for model year 2007 through 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles. The subject TRD brake kit is specifically designed for the front wheels of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles. Due to the shape of the outer brake tube of the brake kit, the clearance between the outer brake tube and a TRD 16 inch 6-spoke alloy wheel is minimal. If wheel balance weights are installed in an incorrect location, there is a possibility that the outer brake tube could be damaged due to interference with the balance weight, and brake fluid could leak from the damaged tube.
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If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
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All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. During this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. This remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or TRD 16 inch Beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. Notification to owners began on December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Your seat cover is a protective layer for your vehicle's seat. The Superhides brand seat covers are made with a heavier thread that could interfere with your seat's side airbag.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag can't deploy properly, you or a passenger could be seriously hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Marathon will replace your seat cover with a compatible one free of charge. You should contact them at 1-800-735-2769 to arrange the replacement.
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MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
