NHTSA Recall 13V494000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V494000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Toyota Tacoma; 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Affected Units:: 979
Recall Summary:
Southeast Toyota distributors, LLC (set) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" maverick alloy wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Set will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) install a warning label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an owner's manual addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact set at 1-954-429-2000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 23, 2014
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