NHTSA Recall # | 90945 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V158000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 05/06/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/04/21 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/04/21 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/04/12 |
Report created | 10/04/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 110 |
Estimated number of affected units | 672 |
Defect summary | Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate spare tire size and cold inflation pressure information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, |
Consequence summary | An incorrect placard could lead to improper spare tire use or replacement which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states toyota, inc. At 1-713-744-3465. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |