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Air bag recall for 5th Gens

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Palerider, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    Palerider

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    Has anyone had their air bag repaired/replaced? Looks like our 5th gens are on the Takata list.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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    dnalrevo

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  3. Oct 13, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    Anyone know if 18's are on the list?
     
  4. Oct 13, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    I haven’t seen the recall. Happen to have it?
     
  5. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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  6. Jan 10, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Warhawk40

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    Just heard that Toyota has added more vehicles to the air bag recall effective January 9th 2019. I checked my VIN and it's on the list so I thought I would post this for the rest of you to check and see if yours are included.

    https://www.toyota.com/recall
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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    I believe they said for the 4 runner it is 2010-2016 yrs.
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    nimby

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    I have a 2018 SR5 Premium.

    After entering my VIN, it told me my car is not recalled.
     
  9. Jan 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    JET4

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    My 2011 is recalled, but not my 2018
     
  10. Jan 11, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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    DGP1961

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    Geez already been there and done that with a Honda. Oh well not their fault I suppose.
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    My 2016 SR5 is listed...dealer said 3 hour job! :frustrated:
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    JBTRD

    JBTRD As usual, saying something stupid

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    Welp mine is recalled hope it only takes a day i need my truck not a corolla rental.
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    Crusifix

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    Good. Maybe they will wipe down my dash when they do the recall.
     
  14. Jan 15, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    RidgeMan

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    I use MyCarfax to track my maintenance... I just received a recall notice, I called the number below and Toyota connected me with a local dealer... mine is going in on Monday. I'm sure if you need it they will tell you according to the VIN.

    01/09/2019
    Manufacturer Safety recall issued NHTSA #Pending Recall #G0P SAFETY RECALL G0P - REMEDY NOTICE, MULTIPLE MODELS AND MODEL YEARS, TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR (ZONE A) Status: Remedy Available
    Remedy:
    The remedy will consist of the replacement of the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. Call 1-888-779-2075 to schedule your repair today!
     
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  15. Jan 15, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    JBTRD

    JBTRD As usual, saying something stupid

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    How long did they say it would take.
     
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  16. Jan 15, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    Mine goes into the shop Thursday morning, the Tech said it will take 4 - 5 hours to complete.
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    They said about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs... I think mine only required Zone A to be replaced, so I suppose some may need more?
     
  18. Jan 16, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    My vin, not on the list. Thank goodness. The dash will not go back on the same as factory. Be careful and watchful everyone.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    JBTRD

    JBTRD As usual, saying something stupid

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    Thats what im really worried about my dealer is already not on my good side when i comes to servicing my 4runner
     
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  20. Jan 16, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    That is why I decided to start driving 20 miles further then the one in town to have it serviced.
     
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  21. Jan 16, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    I have my fix scheduled for Monday 1/21. 2016 TEP

    Update: dropped it off at 7am, they texted me at 9am. Done.
    No issues to report.
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2019
  22. Jan 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    Took mine in Tuesday...2 hours total! :yay:
     
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  23. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    I tried that, all of mine are really bad
     
  24. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    That is a perfect reason to relocate, closer to the mountains of course!
     
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  25. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    Warhawk40

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    Dropped it off at 7 AM yesterday and they call me a 2 PM and said the replacement part was "deformed" and they would have to reorder the part and have me come back in 2 weeks. It appears that the 4-5 hours includes several hours it just sits and waits for a mechanic.
     
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  26. Jan 19, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Just checked my 2018 TRD OR Prem is not on the list
     
  27. Jan 23, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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    Had my fixed yesterday,good to go now. Dropped it off at 7:30am and they called at 1:30pm and said it was ready.
     
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  28. Jan 23, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    I'm not even looking mine up by law I have to be notified should it need working on.
     
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  29. Jan 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    Thanks for the tip. Mine was on the list (2016). It's scheduled for replacement tomorrow.
     
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  30. Jan 23, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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    nimby

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    This won't work in your favor. If you wait until notifications are sent, then there is the possibility that Toyota runs out of replacements as the masses are all trying to get their vehicles fixed at the same time. This not only makes your wait even longer, but extends the time that you're driving with a potentially lethal airbag 3 ft from your face.
     
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