NHTSA recall 11V-588 (11V588000)

equipment recall reported December 14, 2011 - about 502 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V588000
Also written as: 11V-588
Reported: December 14, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~502
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN INACCURATE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Why it is dangerous

AN INACCURATE LABEL COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GULF STATES TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE A CORRECTED LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATE TOYOTA AT 1-800-444-1074.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-588 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Tundra - 2011

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