Recall 11V560000: Tire/Rim Label Non-Compliance
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):Toyota/Sienna 2011-2012
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 30, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V560000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 210,000
SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 Sienna vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selections and Rims." These vehicles do not meet the requirement for displaying the correct vehicle capacity weight as the rated load for the combination of cargo and occupants.
CONSEQUENCE:
Incorrect information on the vehicle placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners, and will provide a remedy when it is available. Toyota will mail out a corrected placard to customers along with revised owners manual information. This service will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.