Gulf States Toyota, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V185000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V185000 by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Includes 1,489 affected units, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the tpms on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact gulf state toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-444-1074 monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V185000

Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-03-16T00:00:00

Subject: Tire pressure monitoring systems/fmvss 138

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,489

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the tpms on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.

Consequence Summary: Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact gulf state toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-444-1074 monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V185000

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