TSB: TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AVALON, CAMRY, CELICA, COROLLA, CRESSIDA, HIGHLANDER, LAND CRUISER, MR2, PASEO, PREVIA, RAV4, SEQUOIA, SIENNA, SUPRA, T-100, TACOMA, TERCEL, TOYOTA TRUCK

Bulletin 02702 - December 4, 2002

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID02702
ManufacturerTOYOTA
Models4RUNNER, AVALON, CAMRY, CELICA, COROLLA, CRESSIDA, HIGHLANDER, LAND CRUISER, MR2, PASEO, PREVIA, RAV4, SEQUOIA, SIENNA, SUPRA, T-100, TACOMA, TERCEL, TOYOTA TRUCK
Date IssuedDecember 4, 2002
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 26, 2003
ComponentSUSPENSION
Vehicles Affected19 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION. FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE PRIUS, ECHO AND TUNDRA MY1985-2003. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TOYOTA 4RUNNER - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA AVALON - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA CAMRY - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA CELICA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA COROLLA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA CRESSIDA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA MR2 - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA PASEO - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA PREVIA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA RAV4 - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA SEQUOIA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA SIENNA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA SUPRA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA T-100 - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TACOMA - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TERCEL - 020000 SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK - 020000 SUSPENSION

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized TOYOTA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (02702) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.