Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V080000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 1,716 affected units, WHEEL NUTS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. the recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. when the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel nuts. the wheel nuts can crack and break if they 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

Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V080000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel nuts

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 1,716

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Southeast toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. the recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. when the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel nuts. the wheel nuts can crack and break if they 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: If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jkrm~q78e_4mim

NHTSA ID: 08V080000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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