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Toyota recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate spare tire size and cold inflation pressure information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110,â”tire selection and rims.â”

What could happen

An incorrect placard could lead to improper spare tire use or replacement which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states toyota, inc. At 1-713-744-3465.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V158000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 10, 2012
Owners notified
Jun 5, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
672
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Equipment › Other › Labels
Safety standard
FMVSS 110

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâ’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.