Cracking of the bull bar mounts (specifically the “crush cans”) on Sovereign bull bars fitted to Prado 120 series vehicles due to corrugations and stress, potentially leading to bar failure. Some have also reported a shaking in the bar.
Solution
Replacement of the original bull bar mounting brackets with a stronger, upgraded design. This was initially implemented as a “Customer Service Exercise” (CSE), which has since expired. Now you must purchase the brackets to fit.
Parts
- PZQ296016ZBK - 120 Sovereign bullbar recall kit (brackets only).
- PZQ29602WC - 120 Winch Cradle to suit “recall” brackets (for those fitting a winch). Has a beam section built in across the top, has thicker Z profile supports back to the chassis, but only at the top now. The cradle is wider and mounts under the new crush cans.
- PZQ296016ZFK - 120 Sovereign Bullbar fitting kit (includes chassis pin), needed when buying a second hand bullbar without bolts.
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