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2007 Toyota Tundra recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Southeast Toyota Distributors reported this safety recall on February 25, 2008. It covers about 1,716 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,716
reported
Feb 25, 2008
owners notified
Apr 18, 2008
related complaints
7

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

What is wrong
Southeast toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. The recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). Affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. When the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel nuts. The wheel nuts can crack and break if they are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. This wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.
Risk
If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.

Recall number 08V080000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about wheels problems.

2007 Toyota Tundra

Questions about recall 08V080000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Tundra lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?

Yes. Recall 08V080000, reported on February 25, 2008, covers about 1,716 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V080000?

Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may 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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