Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
4RUNNER
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V021000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This May Result In A Loss Of Control And Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19951120
End Of Manufacture
19980228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
273743
Date Owners Notified
20020228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20020118
Make Campaign Number
SSC 20A