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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 06V061📅 Mar 2, 2006

2006 Toyota Tacoma recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire may be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.

💥 The risk

If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead and a crash could occur.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the tires and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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
06V061000
Manufacturer recall #
60A
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
12,020
Component
TIRES:BEAD
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 27, 2006
Built
Aug 23, 2005 – Dec 13, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ssc 60A.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 06V061 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 06V061?

2006 Toyota Tacoma. 12,020 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 1-800-331-4331.