Gulf Toyota 4Runner (1998) – 98V277000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: 1998-1999 Toyota Sport Utility Vehicles And Light Duty Trucks Equipped With Wheel Lug Nuts, Part No. 1207, Supplied By Prime Wheel Corporation, And Distributed By Gulf States Toyota, Inc. In The States Of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, And Mississippi Only. The Lug Nuts Contain A Defect Which Could Cause Loss Of The Lug Nuts, And Possible Loss Of The Wheel.

Make Of Vehicle

GULF TOYOTA

Model Of Vehicle

4RUNNER

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

98V277000

Component Description

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace All The Wheel Lug Nuts And Also Perform A Complimentary Wheel Rotation When The Repair Is Done.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19980407

End Of Manufacture

19980818

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7794

Date Owners Notified

19981202

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Date Report Received

19981104

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard