Toyota Motor Corporation - Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series MY2016-2018 Recall

A recall notice for Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series MY2016-2018 supplied by Toyota Motor Corporation as vegetation may accumulate around the vehicle’s underbody and exhaust system as a result of driving in dry vegetation environments. If the vegetation is not removed in accordance with maintenance instructions in the Owner Manual, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DFP) system’s periodic regeneration may cause it to combust.

Toyota Motor Corporation - Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series MY2016-2018

PRA No.

2020/18317

Date published

12 May 2020

Campaign number

LGGC0

Product description

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series (VDJ76, VDJ78, VDJ79)
Model Years 2016-2018

22 971 affected vehicles

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

VIN list.xlsx (350.68 KB)

What are the defects?

Vegetation may accumulate around the vehicle’s underbody and exhaust system as a result of driving in dry vegetation environments. If the vegetation is not removed in accordance with maintenance instructions in the Owner Manual, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DFP) system’s periodic regeneration may cause it to combust.

What are the hazards?

If the vegetation combusts, there is a risk of vegetation fire, which may increase the risk of injury to bystanders or damage to property.

What should consumers do?

Toyota Dealers will install modified exhaust system heat shields to parts of the vehicle’s exhaust area and enable the DPF manual regeneration customisation mode, which allows owners to conduct manual regeneration in a safe location prior to entering off-road, dry vegetation environments. In addition, a DPF information booklet will be provided to owners, which provides maintenance information to manage underbody cleanliness. These repairs will be undertaken free of charge.

To find a local dealer, visit https://www.toyota.com.au/find-a-dealer

For further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).

Supplier

Toyota Motor Corporation

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Toyota dealers

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 26 October 2016 - 14 February 2020

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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