NHTSA Recall 14V429000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V429000; Date: Jul. 16, 2014
If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Toyota Tundra; 2014 Toyota Tundra
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16,249
Recall Summary:
Gulf states Toyota, inc. (gst) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota tundra vehicles modified by gst as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
How to Fix:
Gst will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
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: Aug 29, 2014
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