Recall 11V588000: Tire/Wheel Label Non-Compliance
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):Toyota/Tundra 2011
MANUFACTURER: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 14, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V588000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 502
SUMMARY:
Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Tundra vehicles that have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
CONSEQUENCE:
An inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Gulf States Toyota will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2012. Owners may contact Gulf State Toyota at 1-800-444-1074.
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.