NHTSA Recall 14V475000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V475000; Date: Aug. 4, 2014
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser; 2008 Toyota Tacoma; 2009 Toyota Tacoma; 2010 Toyota Tacoma; 2011 Toyota Tacoma; 2012 Toyota Tacoma; 2013 Toyota Tacoma; 2014 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 fj cruiser and tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars. "
How to Fix:
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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: Oct 2, 2014
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