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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V185📅 Mar 21, 2011

2009–2011 Toyota Tundra & 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 FJ Cruiser and model year 2009-2011 Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.

💥 The risk

Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact gulf state toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-444-1074 monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

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
11V185000
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,489
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Owner phone
1-800-444-1074
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 19, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 11V185 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 11V185?

2009–2011 Toyota Tundra & 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 1,489 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 1-800-444-1074.