Limited Service Campaign 2003

BackAcre · 06-20-2003, 10:01 AM

Just recieved from toyota this Limited Service Campaign Notice
for drivers side and passenger side vanity mirrors to be added
at NO COST....also the Ball Mount Attachment that does not fit
into the towing hitch reciever....NO COST
This is for early 2003 model year SR5 for the Vanity Mirrors and
I guess all models for the Ball Mount Attachment.
Mighty nice of them........

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Good Times · 06-20-2003, 10:56 AM

replacement visors will not be illuminated (heresay)... which sux.

As for the ball mount replacement, did everyone get this when they got their 4runner (ball mount attachment)? just wondering because I never got one of these (not like I'll be towing anytime soon though).

LTC9024 · 06-20-2003, 11:17 AM

I never got one with my 4x4 Limited V8 when I picked it up. Was one supposed to be supplied or are they now supplying one? Could you post what the memo says. Is this only in the U.S or is Canada included? I was thinking of purchasing a unit but if Toyota are going to do it, excellent.

The Dutch Man · 06-20-2003, 11:27 AM

I haven't seen anything on the hitch. Would love to see them upgrade my hitch to the new capacity! However, my aftermarket receiver fits fine. I received the Service campaigne for the vanity mirrors. No lights on them sucks! Waiting for the parts to come in from the dealer. Funny thing is that my dealer didn't even know about the vanity mirror campaign when I called them for the appointment! I had to fax the letter to them. Idiots!

On a side note, Anybody have any issues with the back tailgate rattling on bumpy roads. It doesn't rattle with the glass down so I'm suspecting it's the glass. Anyone?

Slib77 · 06-20-2003, 12:12 PM

If you got a reciever on your 4Runner you should have got the hitch. A regular one does not fit 'cause it hits the spare. The only thing I did not get was the actual ball.

I just dropped my truck off at the dealer for the rear passanger weather strip to be replaced because of the stupid metal box that holds the key kinked it.

I mentioned to my service tech. that my drivers seat rattles. They recieved a bulliten that they need to grease it up.

Sorry, I'm rambelling. Must be the medication.

Good Times · 06-20-2003, 12:30 PM

hmmm well all the 4runner come w/ the hitch standard. I guess my 4runner didn't come w/ the ball mount attachment

now i gotta figure out how i'm gonna tell the stealer about this one! lol

The Dutch Man · 06-20-2003, 12:41 PM

Okay, Here's the deal! I have the V8 SR5 with the factory installed hitch purchased in Jan 2003. I did receive the ball mount attachment (ball not included) and it fits. Everyone who has a factory installed hitch should get one. I just called Toyota on this.

My question is on the campaign. Is it for a new ball mount attachment or for a whole new receiver hitch? Toyota didn't know and I never received the letter even though my truck was part of the campaign.

I know that Toyota upgraded the capacity on the receiver hitch. I don't know if they are swaping them out for the upgrade. Does the letter shed any light on this?

Dutchman

EDGE · 06-20-2003, 03:29 PM

Where suppost to get a ball with it, mine don't have that

JGage · 06-20-2003, 03:50 PM

Mine came with the hitch attachment, but not the ball...

BT17R · 06-20-2003, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JGage
Mine came with the hitch attachment, but not the ball...

Same here, plus a square rubber Toyota logo plug for when the hitch is removed, and the plug harness adapter.

JGage · 06-20-2003, 05:50 PM

BT17R,
Same same... I don't blame Toyota for not giving a ball and there are different sizes for different apps. I have the rubber plug in now. But, I have a 2" ball in the hitch/plug.

sideshot · 06-22-2003, 01:53 AM

Quote:

My question is on the campaign. Is it for a new ball mount attachment or for a whole new receiver hitch? Toyota didn't know and I never received the letter even though my truck was part of the campaign

I took my 03 4runner in because I couldn’t fit my class 3 ball mount I have used on 3 other trucks.
They basically told me the ball mount that Toyota provided fits and if you can find an aftermarket one
That fits your lucky because they designed the receiver for there ball mount and they don’t know if the new
Up graded one is any different and that they aren’t replacing the old with the new.
So iam getting an aftermarket one hidden hitch makes one http://www.hiddenhitch.com
Hidden hitch has a square opening Toyota is rounded

Woodbert · 06-22-2003, 02:05 AM

Again, I have the factory hitch receiver and a hidden hitch chrome ball mount from www.overtons.com that fits perfect. I think it was $29. The chrome bulley 2" ball from them was another $30.

No problems...

sideshot · 06-22-2003, 03:47 AM

It doesn’t matter I need weight distribution and you can only use weight carrying with the early version

Smit-Dog · 06-24-2003, 06:17 AM

FYI...

The SSC# 30F "LSC 2003 4Runner Ball Mount" is to replace a certain number of defective drawbars that do not fit in the 2" Class III receiver hitch. Mine fit fine. This SSC is NOT to replace the Class III hitch with a Class IV hitch.

Most aftermarket drawbars are too long, and hit the spare tire before the holes in the receiver hitch align with the holes in the drawbar. The drawbar that comes standard with the 4Runner is the right length, and fits fine.

My chrome Bulley drawbar from my old vehicle was too long, so I took it to a local machine shop and cut about 1.5" off the end so it would fit. Cost was $10.

06-20-2003, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,690	replacement visors will not be illuminated (heresay)... which sux. As for the ball mount replacement, did everyone get this when they got their 4runner (ball mount attachment)? just wondering because I never got one of these (not like I'll be towing anytime soon though). __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

06-20-2003, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
LTC9024 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 29	Ball Mount????? I never got one with my 4x4 Limited V8 when I picked it up. Was one supposed to be supplied or are they now supplying one? Could you post what the memo says. Is this only in the U.S or is Canada included? I was thinking of purchasing a unit but if Toyota are going to do it, excellent.

06-20-2003, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Dutch Man Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180	I haven't seen anything on the hitch. Would love to see them upgrade my hitch to the new capacity! However, my aftermarket receiver fits fine. I received the Service campaigne for the vanity mirrors. No lights on them sucks! Waiting for the parts to come in from the dealer. Funny thing is that my dealer didn't even know about the vanity mirror campaign when I called them for the appointment! I had to fax the letter to them. Idiots! On a side note, Anybody have any issues with the back tailgate rattling on bumpy roads. It doesn't rattle with the glass down so I'm suspecting it's the glass. Anyone? __________________ 2003 4 Runner SR5 V8 Titanium Metallic/ K&N Air Filter/ Sylvania Silverstars / Toyota Stainless Exhaust Tip / Toyota Bugshield/Landcruiser V8 Emblem/Gutter Guard Grill Mod

06-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slib77 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chatsworth,CA Posts: 128	If you got a reciever on your 4Runner you should have got the hitch. A regular one does not fit 'cause it hits the spare. The only thing I did not get was the actual ball. I just dropped my truck off at the dealer for the rear passanger weather strip to be replaced because of the stupid metal box that holds the key kinked it. I mentioned to my service tech. that my drivers seat rattles. They recieved a bulliten that they need to grease it up. Sorry, I'm rambelling. Must be the medication. __________________ 2003 Limited 4X4 V8 Titanium Silver -K&N Filtercharger -DVD Player +T.V. Tuner + 2 Headrest Monitors 1988 SR5 4X4 V6 Silver(repainted Toyota dark blue pearl and the outside fully restored- Original Owner 2004 Nissan 350Z LeMans Sunset -JWT Pop Charger

06-20-2003, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,690	hmmm well all the 4runner come w/ the hitch standard. I guess my 4runner didn't come w/ the ball mount attachment now i gotta figure out how i'm gonna tell the stealer about this one! lol __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

06-20-2003, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Dutch Man Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180	Okay, Here's the deal! I have the V8 SR5 with the factory installed hitch purchased in Jan 2003. I did receive the ball mount attachment (ball not included) and it fits. Everyone who has a factory installed hitch should get one. I just called Toyota on this. My question is on the campaign. Is it for a new ball mount attachment or for a whole new receiver hitch? Toyota didn't know and I never received the letter even though my truck was part of the campaign. I know that Toyota upgraded the capacity on the receiver hitch. I don't know if they are swaping them out for the upgrade. Does the letter shed any light on this? Dutchman __________________ 2003 4 Runner SR5 V8 Titanium Metallic/ K&N Air Filter/ Sylvania Silverstars / Toyota Stainless Exhaust Tip / Toyota Bugshield/Landcruiser V8 Emblem/Gutter Guard Grill Mod

06-20-2003, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
EDGE Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: outside NYC Posts: 2,035	Where suppost to get a ball with it, mine don't have that __________________ 2003 ES300 2003 V8 LTD 4Runner 2006 Nissan Maxima SE

06-20-2003, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
JGage Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 585	Mine came with the hitch attachment, but not the ball... __________________ 2003 Galactic Gray Limited 4WD V8 w/ X-reas. Passenger and Driver window tint mod. <G> Royal Purple ! Amsoil in the Diffs and TC. "…..there’s always a way of balancing things. Someday it’ll come. Don’t hunt for it, don’t pledge revenge – revenge is for children. It’s a lot more satisfying to f#ck with their mind. Just keep your eyes open and wait for the chance. The take it for everything its worth. "

06-20-2003, 05:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
JGage Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 585	BT17R, Same same... I don't blame Toyota for not giving a ball and there are different sizes for different apps. I have the rubber plug in now. But, I have a 2" ball in the hitch/plug. __________________ 2003 Galactic Gray Limited 4WD V8 w/ X-reas. Passenger and Driver window tint mod. <G> Royal Purple ! Amsoil in the Diffs and TC. "…..there’s always a way of balancing things. Someday it’ll come. Don’t hunt for it, don’t pledge revenge – revenge is for children. It’s a lot more satisfying to f#ck with their mind. Just keep your eyes open and wait for the chance. The take it for everything its worth. "

06-22-2003, 02:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Woodbert Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,147	Again, I have the factory hitch receiver and a hidden hitch chrome ball mount from www.overtons.com that fits perfect. I think it was $29. The chrome bulley 2" ball from them was another $30. No problems... __________________ Woody "Drive your Dreams" 2003 Dark Blue Mica 4X4 Hilux Surf SSR-G 5VZ-FE V6. My 2003 HILUX Surf Checkout My Truck \|Full Leather\| \|Moon Roof\|\|XREAS\| \|Rear Torsen LSD\| \|Mobil 1 Synth Oil\| \|TRD Sport Oil Filter\| \|TRD Cat-Back Exhaust\|\|Dueler A/T Revos 265-70-17\|\|THULE/Toyota Lappland 619 Roof Rack/Basket\| \|Full Husky Liners\| \|Cee Bailey's Window shades\| \|Toyota OEM Vent Visors\|\|Griots and Porter "Corey" wax treatment\| \|Soon: TRD Air Filter\|Stay tuned for more...\| 2001 Kawasaki 1100 STX DI Jet Ski "With the right vessel, it easy to get a good crew." 1993 Hilux Surf SSR-G "Sold"

06-22-2003, 03:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
sideshot Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: northeast-NH Posts: 29	It doesn’t matter I need weight distribution and you can only use weight carrying with the early version __________________ 2003 4runner sport v8 stratospheric mica amsoil airfilter amsoil 5w30 1990 4runner v6 my rust bucket ; )

06-24-2003, 06:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
Smit-Dog Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	FYI... The SSC# 30F "LSC 2003 4Runner Ball Mount" is to replace a certain number of defective drawbars that do not fit in the 2" Class III receiver hitch. Mine fit fine. This SSC is NOT to replace the Class III hitch with a Class IV hitch. Most aftermarket drawbars are too long, and hit the spare tire before the holes in the receiver hitch align with the holes in the drawbar. The drawbar that comes standard with the 4Runner is the right length, and fits fine. My chrome Bulley drawbar from my old vehicle was too long, so I took it to a local machine shop and cut about 1.5" off the end so it would fit. Cost was $10. __________________ 2003 4Runner Sport V8 4x2 Stratosphere Mica 2002 Kawasaki KDX 220 www.dirtrider.net

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