NHTSA Recall 03V031000: Labels (equipment)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,878 vehicles. It affects 2003 Lexus GX470.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V031000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | February 11, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) data was printed on the certification regulation label. The gvwr is incorrectly reflected on the label as 6,100 lbs. The correct gvwr should be 6,000 lbs.
Safety risk
The certification label does not meet the information requirements as described in the regulations.
Remedy
As each label is vehicle identification number specific, owners will be requested to contact their local lexus dealer first to place an order for the corrected label. Once the label has arrived at the dealership, the owner will be contacted for label replacement. Owner began april 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus GX470 | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.