Recalls for 2004 Toyota 4runner

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2011-02-24
Description
Toyota 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.  

Consequence
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, serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
The 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.

Notes
Toyota's recall campaign numbers are 90l (toyota) and 90lg (lexus).customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.this recall is an expansion of safety recalls 09v-388 and 10v-023.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Posted on: 2016-02-05
Description
Toyota 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.  

Consequence
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge.  Owners were sent interim notices on march 1, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371.  Toyota's number for this recall is g0c and glb.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.