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Toyota Sequoia 2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0248-17 · NHTSA communication 10132430 · issued Aug 3, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2018
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1
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Official summary

TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2018 model year Sequoia. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.