Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #02V021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V021000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 273,743 affected units, TOYOTA/REAR SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V021000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2002-01-18T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/rear suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 273,743

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SSC 20A

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.

Consequence Summary: This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V021000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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