NHTSA Recall 12V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V120000; Date: Mar. 23, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Toyota 4Runner; 2012 Toyota Sienna
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 363
Recall Summary:
Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4runner and sienna 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 vehicle�s controller area network (can).
How to 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. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-444-1074.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 2012
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