VIN Decoder Results
JTEBU4BF9CK135245
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
TOYOTA
Vehicle Model
FJ Cruiser
Vehicle Trim
GSJ15L/GSJ10L
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
JTEBU4BF*CK
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Model Year
2012
Plant City
HAMURA
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
JAPAN
Plant Company Name
Hino Motors, Hamura Plant
Series2
Wagon Body Type
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
4000.0
Displacement (CI)
244.09497637892
Displacement (L)
4.0
Engine Stroke Cycles
4
Engine Model
1GR-FE
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Cooling Type
Water
Engine Manufacturer
Toyota
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
JTE
World Manufacturer Identifier
BU4BF
Vehicle Descriptor Section
9
Check Digit
CK135245
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
2012 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser
Source
NHTSA Database
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold ...
Consequence:
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall
Campaign: 14V475000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wat...
Consequence:
Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign: 13V163000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the pa...
Consequence:
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may c
Campaign: 13V098000
Owner Complaints (39)
Total Complaints
39
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Rust damage to frame"
ODI #11697771
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Frame rust through."
ODI #11587784
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