NHTSA Campaign 02V129000
WHEELS
Issued by SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS · Reported May 1, 2002 · 3,041 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2001 | 3,041 |
| TOYOTA | SEQUOIA | 2002 | 3,041 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2000 | 3,041 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2001 | 3,041 |
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2002 | 3,041 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V129000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.