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2001 Toyota Tacoma recall: sidewall

Southeast Toyota Distributors reported this safety recall on June 7, 2001. It covers about 43 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43
reported
Jun 7, 2001
owners notified
Jul 3, 2001
related complaints
13

Tires: sidewall

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

Recall number 01V186000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about tires problems.

2001 Toyota Tacoma

Questions about recall 01V186000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma sidewall?

Yes. Recall 01V186000, reported on June 7, 2001, covers about 43 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V186000?

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?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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