NHTSA safety recalls
2006 Toyota 4Runner Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota 4Runner — 2 of them relate to equipment. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2006 Toyota 4Runner as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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16V396000Seats · Front Assembly · Seat Heater/cooler
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The riskIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeSET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
What was foundSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
16V396000 at NHTSA16V065000Air Bags · Side/window
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The riskIf the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix — freeToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
What was foundToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
16V065000 at NHTSA11V113000Vehicle Speed Control · Accelerator Pedal
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash,…
The riskA stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix — freeThe remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
What was foundToyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus LX570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4RUNNER, and 2006 through 2010 RAV4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
11V113000 at NHTSA10V035000Equipment · Other · Labels
This does not meet the standard requirements.
The riskThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix — freeDealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
What was foundGulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
10V035000 at NHTSA10V036000Equipment · Other · Labels
A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The riskA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
What was foundSoutheast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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