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1999-2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra recall: trailer hitches

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2002. It covers about 8,609 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,609
reported
Feb 11, 2002
owners notified
Apr 22, 2002

Trailer hitches

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V050000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 02V050000, reported on February 11, 2002, covers about 8,609 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V050000?

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.

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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