1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

Recall Date Component Summary
2006-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

2005-09-06 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 engine

84 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

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Date Component  
2018-04-26 SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11090284
2016-04-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10855190
2012-10-03 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10478472
2011-06-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10406880
2006-12-04 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10175061
2006-03-08 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
ODI Number: 10153046
2006-03-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10153566
2005-11-21 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 10143378
2005-02-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10111916
2004-10-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10096606
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069821
2003-10-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10043743
2003-07-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10031664
2003-08-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10031090
2003-06-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10024992
2003-02-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10005774
2003-01-31 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10005012
2003-01-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10000871
2003-01-22 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10004333
2002-09-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8018650
2002-08-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 8016975
2001-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 6900593
1996-03-26 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 981242
1996-01-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 977548
1995-11-06 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
ODI Number: 974598
1995-11-21 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 975292
1995-11-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 974409
2001-10-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 898138
2001-07-02 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 891796
2001-10-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 897204
2001-03-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 882812
2000-12-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 876837
2000-08-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 868724
2000-08-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 867108
2000-05-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 861919
1999-09-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 849119
1999-11-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 852506
1999-08-26 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 845868
1999-03-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 835907
1999-07-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 841607
1998-12-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 832190
1998-02-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 821094
1997-11-19 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 819241
1997-06-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 811923
1997-01-10 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 807414
1997-02-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 807759
1997-01-24 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 808117
1996-10-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 803313
2000-12-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 785096
2001-12-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 755199
2001-01-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 739281
2000-11-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 737041
2000-11-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 736616
2000-09-01 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 729942
2000-04-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 721273
2000-04-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 721731
2000-04-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 721670
2000-04-06 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 721129
2000-03-31 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 720855
2000-02-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 718190
1999-12-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 716074
1999-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 715214
1999-08-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 709446
1999-08-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 709765
1999-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 707316
2001-02-27 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 559932
2001-02-27 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 559932
1998-08-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 539047
1998-06-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 536997
1998-01-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 528271
1998-02-09 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 530171
1998-01-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 529504
1997-12-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 526977
1998-01-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 522917
1997-07-29 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 521791
1998-01-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 514350
1995-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 488136
1995-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 488136
1996-01-22 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 501560
1994-10-17 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 479570
1996-04-04 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 503108
1996-04-04 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 503108
1996-04-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 503108
1996-04-04 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 503108
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4 Investigations for 1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1999-01-27 1999-04-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1991-11-06 1992-03-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2002-03-26 2002-08-26 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1992-03-24 1993-01-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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41 Service Alerts for 1990 TOYOTA 4Runner

Date Description
2022-04-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign – Technician Certification Requirements 4.14.2022

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2022-01-12 190000 TIRES

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

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2022-01-12 200000 WHEELS

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

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2022-01-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

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1991-01-18 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

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1989-06-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

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1993-04-09 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

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1991-01-08 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

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2001-05-04 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Replacement vin plates.

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2021-02-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

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2020-04-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a

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2020-04-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

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2017-01-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed

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2016-07-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

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2016-07-21 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

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2018-09-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Package: 09/24/2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Packet to indicate that V06 SSC expired on September 24, 2018. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Policy Adjustment. In October 1996, Toyota announced a Special Policy Adjustment th

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2018-09-24 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Package: 09/24/2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Packet to indicate that V06 SSC expired on September 24, 2018. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Policy Adjustment. In October 1996, Toyota announced a Special Policy Adjustment th

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2018-07-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE

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2018-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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2018-08-31 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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2018-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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2018-08-31 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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2013-10-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when

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2013-12-19 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

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2013-09-09 050000 PARKING BRAKE

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

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2013-09-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

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2013-12-19 130000 VISIBILITY

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

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2017-11-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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2018-01-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89

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2017-10-27 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis

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2015-04-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

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2015-04-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

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2015-04-10 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

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2014-10-16 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

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2014-10-16 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

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2014-09-30 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL “ON” shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

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2014-09-30 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL “ON” shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

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2011-06-13 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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1997-12-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT ON SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HEAD GASKETS. *YC

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1998-02-13 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3VZ V6 ENGINE. *YC

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2013-09-09 050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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