Recall 12V120000: Remote Engine Starter Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Toyota/4Runner 2012

Toyota/Sienna 2012

MANUFACTURER: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 22, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V120000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Electrical

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 363

SUMMARY:
Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4Runner and Sienna vehicles, equipped with non-original equipment remote engine starters. A malfunction in the Audiovox electronics brand remote engine starter module can prevent normal communication of the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN).

CONSEQUENCE:
If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers should receive dashboard warning lights warning them of a malfunction.

REMEDY:
Gulf States Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the remote engine starter with a new one free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early April 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-444-1074.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.