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Recall 96V-098

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-098
Reported
June 12, 1996
Vehicles affected
15,707 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The sticker required by part 575, "consumer information regulations" to alert the driver of "the particular handling and maneuvering characteristics of utility vehicles" was not affixed to the driver's side sun visor.

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: owners may not be aware of the handling and manuevering characteristics of this vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will replace the sun visors on the affected vehicles with visors containing the correct labels.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: equipment; other labels; part 575. Vehicle description: 2-wheel drive passenger multi-purpose vehicle. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin july 10, 1996. Note: 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]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles