NHTSA recall 96V-098 (96V098000)

equipment recall reported June 12, 1996 - about 15,707 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V098000
Also written as: 96V-098
Reported: June 12, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~15,707
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

THE STICKER REQUIRED BY PART 575, "CONSUMER INFORMATION REGULATIONS" TO ALERT THE DRIVER OF "THE PARTICULAR HANDLING AND MANEUVERING CHARACTERISTICS OF UTILITY VEHICLES" WAS NOT AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR.

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE HANDLING AND MANUEVERING CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUN VISORS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH VISORS CONTAINING THE CORRECT LABELS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-098 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota 4RUNNER - 1996

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