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NHTSA 01V186📅 Jun 11, 2001

2001 Toyota Tacoma recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: 4X2 trucks equipped with TU4 white letter tire upgrade option and distributed by southeast toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. Tire damage may have occurred due to improper installation, which could cause the tire to deflate or a bulge appearing in the sidewall of the tire.

💥 The risk

An improperly inflated tire could result in vehicle handling problems or a blow out of an improperly installed tire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will check all four tires, rebalance and, if necessary, replace any damaged tire. Owner notification began july 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V186000
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected
43
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Owner phone
1-800-301-6859
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 3, 2001
Built
Feb 6, 2001 – May 16, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V186 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V186?

2001 Toyota Tacoma. 43 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-301-6859.