Toyota recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 vehicleâs controller area network (can).
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota 4Runner 2012
- Toyota Sienna 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V120000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 1, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 363
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.