Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Part 567, “Certification.” The Incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Data Was Printed On The Certification Regulation Label. The Gvwr Is Incorrectly Reflected On The Label As 6,100 Lbs. The Correct Gvwr Should Be 6,000 Lbs.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
GX470
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V031000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Certification Label Does Not Meet The Information Requirements As Described In The Regulations.
Fix Defect
As Each Label Is Vehicle Identification Number Specific, Owners Will Be Requested To Contact Their Local Lexus Dealer First To Place An Order For The Corrected Label. Once The Label Has Arrived At The Dealership, The Owner Will Be Contacted For Label Replacement. Owner Began April 10, 2003. 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 Lexus At 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20021028
End Of Manufacture
20030122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5878
Date Owners Notified
20030410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20030211
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
567