Recall 02V-021
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1996 to 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER: Suspension.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-021
- Reported
- January 18, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 273,743 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no. Ssc 20a.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Toyota 4RUNNER 1996 to 1998