Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08E029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E029000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 216 affected units, AFTERMARKET ALLOY WHEEL LUG NUTS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota is recalling alloy wheel lug nuts used for the 18" diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels and 20" painted alloy wheels with 6-dual spokes sold as an upgrade package for 2007 toyota tundra model vehicles. the wheel nuts can crack and break if the wheels are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. this wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.

Corrective Action

Southeast toyota will notify owners and replace the wheel nuts with a more robust wheel nut free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota customer loyalty department toll-free at 800-301-6859.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E029000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket alloy wheel lug nuts

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 216

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Southeast toyota is recalling alloy wheel lug nuts used for the 18" diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels and 20" painted alloy wheels with 6-dual spokes sold as an upgrade package for 2007 toyota tundra model vehicles. the wheel nuts can crack and break if the wheels are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. this wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.

Consequence Summary: Cracked or broken wheel nuts could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Southeast toyota will notify owners and replace the wheel nuts with a more robust wheel nut free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota customer loyalty department toll-free at 800-301-6859.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-tg27_9tkv_i24f

NHTSA ID: 08E029000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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