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Recall 01V-186: 2001 Toyota Tacoma

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Jun 7, 2001, covering about 43 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-186
Report date
Jun 7, 2001
Vehicles affected
43
Owners notified
Jul 3, 2001

The problem

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
ComponentTires › Sidewall
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V186000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Tacoma2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-186?

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.

How is recall 01V-186 fixed?

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 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.