NHTSA Recall 12V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V158000; Date: Apr. 10, 2012
An incorrect placard could lead to improper spare tire use or replacement which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 672
Recall Summary:
Gulf states Toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate spare tire size and cold inflation pressure information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110,�tire selection and rims. �
How to Fix:
Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states Toyota, inc. At 1-713-744-3465.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration�s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 2012
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