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2002 Toyota Sequoia Recalls

What To Do If Your Sequoia Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Toyota, so if you own a 2002 Sequoia 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 2002 Sequoia Recalls

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Recall for 2002 Toyota Sequoia

    • Recall Announced MARCH 29 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #07E023000
    • Number Affected 13,128

    Summary: Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

    Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E023000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2002 Toyota Sequoia

    • 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 »

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 2002 Toyota Sequoia

    • Recall Announced MAY 17 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #05V225000
    • Number Affected 768,379

    Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.

    Consequence: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V225000 »

  • WHEELS Recall for 2002 Toyota Sequoia

    • Recall Announced MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #02V129000
    • Number Affected 3,041

    Summary: On certain 4X2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, or DH5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, Florida or commerce, Georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.

    Consequence: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

    Fix: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began July 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V129000 »

Toyota Contact Information

Phone:
(800) 331-4331
Web:
Toyota Customer Service
Mail:
Toyota Customer Assistance Center
19001 S. Western Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509-2991

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