1996 Toyota 4RUNNER Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your 4RUNNER Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Toyota, so if you own a 1996 4RUNNER take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Toyota to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1996 4RUNNER Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
  • Number Affected 27,176

  Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• SUSPENSION Recall for 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 18 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02V021000
  • Number Affected 273,743

  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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V021000 »

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Recall for 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

  • Recall Announced JUNE 12 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V098000
  • Number Affected 15,707

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sun visors on the affected vehicles with visors containing the correct labels.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V098000 »