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desertguy61 · 08-25-2005, 10:14 PM

Do the dealers keep a main database of VIN's and any recall work that was done?

I found a recall for 93 4Runner and want to see if it was fixed.

Will any service dept's computer have this information?

Do they expire if not fixed within a certain timeframe?

toto · 08-26-2005, 08:40 AM

There is a centralized database maintained by Toyota for any warranty work that was done, including recalls. The database does not store routine maintenance work. Any dealer can access Toyota's database.

I don't believe recalls expire, as they are goverment mandates to fix.

There are many more issues resolved under Technical Service Bulletins, or TSB's. When you complain about a problem (like a rattle, for example) and the solution is described in a TSB, the dealer will do the work and change the parts, but it's only free if the affected parts are still under warranty.