Japanese vehicle recalls

[Gamedawn]

There was a letter in the Telegraph motoring supplement yesterday about a NZ site that has translated the Japanese transport department recalls database into English. Only 3 listed for Surfs but might be of general interest http://dogandlemon.com/site/japanese-vehicle-recalls/

[TonyN]

Good find, that'll cheer the 2.4 clan up, the only models mentioned are some 3.0TD's for a rubber bung and V6's for the head gaskets that we all know about and dodgy ball joints.

[sumo]

once again my chasis number isnt one of them..I got a LN61

[fatfires]

Good find, that'll cheer the 2.4 clan up, the only models mentioned are some 3.0TD's for a rubber bung and V6's for the head gaskets that we all know about and dodgy ball joints.

can you give us numbnuts a clue re these bungs please?

[da SLUG man]

can you give us numbnuts a clue re these bungs please?

Description: The rubber plug (for coolant), which is on the left side of the engine, may crack due to its insufficient heat resistance, causing coolant to leak. At worst, this can lead to engine overheat.

How to fix the problem:
If the serial/lot number on the engine matches 0174729 - 0378000, the rubber plugs should be replaced with the factory approved replacement units. How can you tell if the problem has already been checked and/or fixed on your vehicle?
yellow paint on the top part of the intake manifold

you'll have to check your chassis number against the list though

[TonyN]

can you give us numbnuts a clue re these bungs please?

here you go numbnuts .......


http://carinf.mlit.go.jp/jidosha/car...ger?No=1104741

[M35A2]

There was a letter in the Telegraph motoring supplement yesterday about a NZ site that has translated the Japanese transport department recalls database into English. Only 3 listed for Surfs but might be of general interest http://dogandlemon.com/site/japanese-vehicle-recalls/

So what happens if my vehicle is one of these recalls? Do I get the work done for free and free replacement parts from Toyota, or do you have to pay for the privillage of having your factory fitted defected steering changed??

[M35A2]

Don't all rush at once to answer my question from earlier!!

No matter anyway, been out and checked mine. Has brand new steering rod etc fitted with yellow paint to the right of the VIN plate, so I'm ok.