2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419, (912) 927-1234) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 18882709371 AND 1904010402. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11245298

Incident

Dec 13, 2018

TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL ON THEIR FAULTY PASSENGER SEATBELT AND IT'S RENDERING OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT USELESS LATE IN 2018. WHEN/HOW CAN NHSTA ENCOURAGE OR FORCE TOYOTA TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THIS SAFETY PROBLEM?

NHTSA ID

11234227

Incident

Dec 31, 2018

Mileage

161,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE RECALL WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE THE INTERIM STAGE OF THE PROCESS. I DO NOT, AND HAVE NOT FELT SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE. A 'LOANER' VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE DESPITE REPEATED MONTHS OF ATTEMPTS. A REMEDY ENGINEERED FIX HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. MY FAMILY IS INCAPACITATED BY HAVING BOTH OF OUR LAND CRUISERS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS HAVE MISREPRESENTED THE COST INCURRED BY MY FAMILY IF WE WANTED A 'LOANER' VEHICLE. BOTH THE CORPORATIONS AND DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO PROMISE A SPECIFIC TIME IN WHICH A SUFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE 'LOANER' VEHICLE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR MY SINGULAR CASE. WE ARE TRAPPED.

NHTSA ID

11232411

Incident

Jul 16, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V887000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SAN FRANCISCO TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 3800 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118, (866) 508-1899) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11220621

Incident

Dec 13, 2018

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN THIS CAR. I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 MONTHS FOR A REMEDY--IT'S LISTED AS "INTERIM" IN TOYOTA'S SYSTEM APPARENTLY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER NOT TO ALLOW ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE DEFECT IS FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR DISRUPTION TO MY LIFE. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY IT IS TAKING SO LONG TO CORRECT A DEFECT WITH SUCH SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES.

NHTSA ID

11194585

Incident

Jan 25, 2019

CRAWLING DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. BREAK PEDAL RELEASED AND WAS MOVING SLOWLY. CAR ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. PANIC BREAKING WASN'T ADEQUATE BECAUSE OF THE PROXIMITY. TOYOTA TECHNICIAN DOWNLOADED THE EDR. AWAITING RESULTS.

NHTSA ID

10891870

Incident

Jun 24, 2016

Mileage

124,000 mi

SIDE MIRRORS BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT OCCASIONALLY FLICK IN AND OUT AS IF DOOR ADJUSTMENT ACTIVATORS ARE TURNING ON AND OFF. MIRRORS FLICKER MAKING REAR AUTO LIGHTS FLICK IN YOUR FACE CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THIS WAS AN OCCASIONAL OCCURRENCE SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW, BUT NOT REPRODUCIBLE ON VISITS TO SEVERAL DEALERS. NOW IT IS A CONSTANT FLICKER WHEN CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. THE DEALER HAS JUST REPORTED THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED ON BOTH DOORS AS A COST OF 2,000.00 DOLLARS. MAKES THIS CAR TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE PARTICULARLY IN HIGHWAY DRIVING WHERE CHANGING LANES IS REQUIRED AT NIGHT. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED CONCERNING TOYOTA MOTOR USA, AS IN MY EXPERIENCE THIS IS SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE THAT IS DANGEROUS. THIS IS A VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, NOR BEEN IN ANY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. THIS MAY VERY WELL HAVE BEEN A CAUSATION TO TRAFFIC HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS IN THIS VEHICLE TYPE DURING HIGHWAY NIGHT DRIVING, AND WARRANTS YOUR INVESTIGATION FOR THIS MODEL OR OTHERS SIMILARLY EQUIPPED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW OF THIS MATTER. I HAVE HAD YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THE PAST WITH A BMW 2002 3 SERIES WITH FAILED REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING. AS A RESULT, I KNOW THAT THIS WILL NOT BE IGNORED, AND AM HOPEFUL THAT YOUR INVESTIGATION WILL SAVE LIVES OR PREVENT INJURY. WE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT, AND THE COST FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT REPAIR IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING THE AVERAGE MIDDLE CLASS AMERICAN CAN NOT AFFORD, AND SHOULD NOT IGNORE FOR THEIR FAMILIES SAFETY. *TR

NHTSA ID

10664844

Incident

Dec 17, 2014

Mileage

60,500 mi

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF 2008 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER RESULTING IN RUN-AWAY SITUATION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN RAIN. SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. GAS PEDAL WAS OPERATIONAL. ENGINE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. ENGINE RAN AT >7000 RPM WHILE IN PARK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED, ACCELERATION, OR ENGINE. REQUIRE MASSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET VEHICLE TO 60 MPH AND THEN PLACE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. DURING ENTIRE EPISODE, ACCELERATOR WAS FREE MOVING AND MADE AUDIBLE "CLUNK" SOUND WHEN FOOT RAPIDLY REMOVED FROM PETAL. WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE OSCILLATED FROM 8000 RPM TO 7000 RPM. ENGINE WOULD HAVE RAN ALL DAY HAD WE NOT FIGURED OUT TO KEEP IGNITION BUTTON DEPRESSED TO CUT OFF ENGINE. COULD NOT PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK GEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE RPM AND HAD TO GO THROUGH REVERSE GEAR TO GET TO PARK GEAR. ENGINE COMPARTMENT SMOKING DUE TO HOT BRAKES. PETAL WAS NOT IMPEDED BY RUBBER FLOOR MAT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. TOYOTA ENGINEERS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. BRAKES ARE WARPED/BLUED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT FROM BRAKING VEHICLE SPEED IN EXCESS OF 100 MPH TO 60 MPH IN RAIN. ELECTRONIC DASH IGNITION BUTTON DID NOT CUT OFF ENGINE. TOYOTA INFORMED US VIA E-MAIL THAT THERE WAS NO FAULT OR SAFETY ISSUE WITH TRUCK AND OK TO DRIVE. TRUCK HAD MIND OF ITS OWN....... *TR

NHTSA ID

10303485

Incident

Oct 30, 2009

Mileage

20,000 mi

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, normal buffing or polishing repair procedures should not be attempted. This can cause further damage and result in visible depressions in the paint surface. The following are the three major categories of acid rain damage: •Minor damage: requires only buffing to repair. •Moderate damage: usually requires neutralizing, color sanding, and buffing. •Severe damage: extending beyond 1/2 mil of clearcoat on a pearl, metallic, or solid color, requires neutralization, sanding, and repainting. In cases where acid rain damage is minor, neutralization and buffing with a liquid-type paint finessing product may provide an adequate repair. Only specially formulated products outlined in this bulletin should be used for that purpose. Unfortunately, other than minor damage, there is no simple method of determining the actual extent (depth) of acid penetration other than color sanding a representative affected area until there is no visible etching or depressions, followed by measuring the amount of paint removed with either a magnetic or digital-type film thickness gauge. The procedures in this bulletin are intended for use by qualified body/paint technicians and should not be attempted by inexperienced personnel. It is the dealer’s responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicle’s paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. Perform frequent vehicle washing, as often as daily, during high heat and humidity periods to minimize the potential for paint damage due to acid rain exposure. This is especially important in geographical areas known for high frequency and concentration of acid rain and industrial fallout.

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation and corrosive action also occur more rapidly on dark colored cars as direct sun heat increases. It is the dealer’s responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicle’s paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. In areas known for high frequency and/or concentration of acid rain, frequent vehicle washing during high heat or humidity periods will minimize the potential for paint damage caused by acid rain. It is further recommended that either reverse osmosis or deionized water be used to prevent water spotting.

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.

Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application.

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across horizontal body surfaces such as the hood, roof, or deck lid. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to clean vehicles that may have been subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles such as rail dust during rail transportation or extended storage near industrial areas.