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2004-2009 Lexus GX and Toyota Sienna recall: labels

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 25, 2009. It covers about 2,204 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,204
reported
Jun 25, 2009
owners notified
Dec 10, 2009

Equipment: other: labels

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

Recall number 09V234000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V234000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2009 Lexus GX and Toyota Sienna labels?

Yes. Recall 09V234000, reported on June 25, 2009, covers about 2,204 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V234000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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