Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V234000 Reported June 25, 2009

Incorrect gvwr labels

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Equipment · 2,204 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V234000
Manufacturer Campaign
SSC 9LF
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,204
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 25, 2009

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.

Safety Consequence

The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 09V234000 or campaign SSC 9LF.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V234000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V234000?

NHTSA recall 09V234000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 25, 2009. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr labels. The recall affects approximately 2,204 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V234000 or the manufacturer campaign number SSC 9LF. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.