NHTSA recall 13V-494 (13V494000)
tires recall reported October 17, 2013 - about 979 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V494000
- Also written as
- 13V-494
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~979
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-494 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.