recall information
Recall number
REC-003177
PRA number
2009/10638
Campaign number
9523B
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser 200
Affected units
4,641
Identifying features
Model Code UZJ200. WMI JTM. VDS HT05J#. VIS 04000132~04024165. 05000107~05025839. VDS HT09J#. VIS 04000137~04025367. 05000113~05025617. Model Code VDJ200. WMI JTM. VDS HV05J#. VIS 04000120~04027496. VDS HV09J#. VIS 04000124~04027675. Note: 1. Not all vehicles tabled in the above VIN ranges were sold in Australia or are fitted with the above mentioned bull bars. 2. # = Check digit (alpha or numeric)
What are the defects?
On certain Land Cruiser 200 model vehicles where fitted with Toyota genuine bull bars, especially if they operate for long periods in harsh usage conditions such as corrugated roads, the bull bar bracket design allows excessive load to be applied to the front frame portion that supports the bull bar. This can result in cracking of the frame welds.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction.
What should consumers do?
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
