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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V120000

2012 Toyota 4runner | 2012 Toyota Sienna — Equipment: electrical

Published March 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V120000, published March 23, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota 4runner | 2012 Toyota Sienna — Equipment: electrical.

What's the hazard

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 VEHICLE’S CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN).

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
4RUNNER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2012 TOYOTA SIENNA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Toyota 4runner | 2012 Toyota Sienna — Equipment: electrical recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V120000 on March 23, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 VEHICLE’S CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN).

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: 4RUNNER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)