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NHTSA 09V234📅 Jun 25, 2009

2004–2009 Toyota Sienna & 2009 Lexus GX recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 Sienna and 2009 lexus GX passenger vehicles. The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.

💥 The risk

The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.

🔧 The fix

Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 10, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V234000
Manufacturer recall #
SSC 9LF
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,204
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 10, 2009
Built
Jan 1, 2003 – May 4, 2009
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Recall number ssc 9LF.owners may also 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V234 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V234?

2004–2009 Toyota Sienna & 2009 Lexus GX. 2,204 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lexus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-270-9371.