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NHTSA recall 12V120000

Equipment · Toyota Motor Corporation

March 23, 2012report date
363units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects 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 vehicleâ’s controller area network (can).

Why it matters: If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers should receive dashboard warning lights warning them of a malfunction.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Toyota 4Runner, 2012 Toyota Sienna.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V120000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.