REC-001293

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2015–2017 Toyota HILUX 4X4 & 4X2 HI RIDER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 4 May 2017

Defect

Vehicles equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory auxiliary battery kit may experience damage to the mounting points on the fender apron due to vibration when driving on rough roads.

Hazard

This may cause the auxiliary battery assembly to move and interfere with surrounding engine wire harness, causing the wires to become damaged, resulting in illumination of warning lights and possible engine stall.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their local Toyota dealers to have the Toyota genuine accessory auxiliary battery kit & fender apron inspected and repaired.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001293