Rear Suspension Safety Recall Follow-up
Jul 24, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Rear Suspension Safety Recall Follow-up
I just got a notice in the mail yesterday about the 3rd gen Rear Suspension Saftey recall. Is anyone familiar with this. What exactly are they replacing?How long has this been around?
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Jul 24, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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You get new springs that are a bit taller (I believe) and new rubber cone inserts for inside the springs. Made a big difference on my ride. No more harsh bottoming out when going over dips in the road.
Jul 24, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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i'd like to know too. i haven't checked for any recalls for my model, how do i go about that, and is this free like drive up get the work done and drive out?
edit: this is what i found on the dmv site:
even though it was a long time ago, can i still call up and ask to set up an appointment to fix this free of charge?
edit: this is what i found on the dmv site:
Make : TOYOTA Model : 4 RUNNER Year : 1997
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V021000
Mfr's Report Date : JAN 18, 2002
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 273743
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS. ALTHOUGH THE 4WD 4RUNNERS DO NOT EXHIBIT THE HANDLING CONDITION, TOYOTA WILL RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO AVOID ANY PUBLIC CONFUSION AS TO WHICH VEHICLES SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 20A. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V021000
Mfr's Report Date : JAN 18, 2002
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 273743
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS. ALTHOUGH THE 4WD 4RUNNERS DO NOT EXHIBIT THE HANDLING CONDITION, TOYOTA WILL RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO AVOID ANY PUBLIC CONFUSION AS TO WHICH VEHICLES SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 20A. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Jul 24, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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yes. you can still get this done even if you are out of warranty (almost all of us are)
i was going to have it done, but the dealer didnt have the parts in stock when they said they did. i took my truck back to never take it to that dealer again. i replaced the recall components anyway when i lifted.
as i understood it, the recall was a change in the bumpstops for the rear axle, replacing with shorter ones, so there would be more body roll in crash avoidance, but it would not force the axle onto one tire. AFAIK thats all that was to be replaced.
i was going to have it done, but the dealer didnt have the parts in stock when they said they did. i took my truck back to never take it to that dealer again. i replaced the recall components anyway when i lifted.
as i understood it, the recall was a change in the bumpstops for the rear axle, replacing with shorter ones, so there would be more body roll in crash avoidance, but it would not force the axle onto one tire. AFAIK thats all that was to be replaced.
Jul 24, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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yes. you can still get this done even if you are out of warranty (almost all of us are)
i was going to have it done, but the dealer didnt have the parts in stock when they said they did. i took my truck back to never take it to that dealer again. i replaced the recall components anyway when i lifted.
as i understood it, the recall was a change in the bumpstops for the rear axle, replacing with shorter ones, so there would be more body roll in crash avoidance, but it would not force the axle onto one tire. AFAIK thats all that was to be replaced.
i was going to have it done, but the dealer didnt have the parts in stock when they said they did. i took my truck back to never take it to that dealer again. i replaced the recall components anyway when i lifted.
as i understood it, the recall was a change in the bumpstops for the rear axle, replacing with shorter ones, so there would be more body roll in crash avoidance, but it would not force the axle onto one tire. AFAIK thats all that was to be replaced.
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Jul 24, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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I believe your '01 runner already has the updated suspension parts. It has been a long while since I had my recall done but if I remember correctly, only the 97-98 years were affected.
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