Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V494000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V494000 by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2013 tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" maverick alloy wheels Includes 979 affected units, Spare Wheel Lug Nuts, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2013 tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" maverick alloy wheels

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" maverick alloy wheels. in the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. these lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Set will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) install a warning label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an owner's manual addendum in the vehicle's glove box. the recall began on january 23, 2014. owners may contact set at 1-954-429-2000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V494000

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Spare wheel lug nuts

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" maverick alloy wheels. in the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. these lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Set will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) install a warning label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an owner's manual addendum in the vehicle's glove box. the recall began on january 23, 2014. owners may contact set at 1-954-429-2000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 63.94

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NHTSA ID: 13V494000

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