Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's remote engine starter, made by Audiovox, might not work properly, which can affect the way your vehicle communicates with its computer system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your anti-lock braking system and stability control might not work, which could increase your risk of getting into a crash. You'll also see warning lights on your dashboard warning you of a problem.
Free Fix
Gulf States Toyota will contact you and replace the remote engine starter with a new one free of charge. They'll do this repair at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 4RUNNER AND SIENNA VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT REMOTE ENGINE STARTERS. A MALFUNCTION IN THE AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS BRAND REMOTE ENGINE STARTER MODULE CAN PREVENT NORMAL COMMUNICATION OF THE VEHICLES CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, ANTILOCK BRAKING AND STABILITY CONTROL MAY BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DRIVERS SHOULD RECEIVE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WARNING THEM OF A MALFUNCTION.
Original — Remedy
GULF STATES TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-444-1074.
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