NHTSA Campaign 06V061000

TIRES:BEAD

Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Mar 2, 2006 · 12,020 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.

Consequence

IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 12,020

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V061000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.