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2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra, covering 8,609 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Trailer hitchesReported February 11, 2002 · 8,609 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks equipped with a tekonsha trailer hitch wiring harness and converter and distributed by gulf states toyota (texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi). The circuitry used in the converter, which is inadequate to manage properly vehicle and/or trailer-side voltage spikes. If the converter is exposed to a voltage spike, it could cause an electrical short or open circuit within the converter.
Risk
This short circuit could cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer is being towed at the time, can also cause inoperative trailer lights.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wire harness and converter. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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 gulf states toyota at 1‑800‑444‑1074.

Recall number 02V050000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra recalls

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How many recalls does the 2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra have?

1, covering trailer hitches.

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