NHTSA Recall 02V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V129000; Date: May. 1, 2002
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Sequoia; 2002 Toyota Sequoia; 2000 Toyota Tundra; 2001 Toyota Tundra; 2002 Toyota Tundra
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors
Affected Units:: 3,041
Recall Summary:
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began July 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 2002
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