Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V278000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V278000 by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc. Includes 1,629 affected units, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 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 began during july 2011. owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-301-6859, monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern standard time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V278000

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-05-12T00:00:00

Subject: Tire pressure monitoring systems/fmvss 138

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,629

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 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 pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, increasing the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, 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 began during july 2011. owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-301-6859, monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern standard time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V278000

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