Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V098000 Reported June 12, 1996

Toyota/equipment:other labels

Toyota Motor Corporation · Equipment · 15,707 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V098000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
15,707
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 12, 1996

Defect Summary

The sticker required by part 575, "consumer information regulations" to alert the driver of "the particular handling and maneuvering characteristics of utility vehicles" was not affixed to the driver's side sun visor.

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: owners may not be aware of the handling and manuevering characteristics of this vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the sun visors on the affected vehicles with visors containing the correct labels.

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 Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 96V098000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V098000

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

What is recall 96V098000?

NHTSA recall 96V098000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on June 12, 1996. It addresses: Toyota/equipment:other labels. The recall affects approximately 15,707 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V098000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.