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2009-2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and Toyota Tundra recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 16, 2011. It covers about 1,489 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,489
reported
Mar 16, 2011
owners notified
Jul 19, 2011
related complaints
14

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

What is wrong
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.
Risk
Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact gulf state toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1‑800‑444‑1074 monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

Recall number 11V185000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about tires problems.

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser2009 Toyota Tundra2010 Toyota Tundra2011 Toyota Tundra

Questions about recall 11V185000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and Toyota Tundra pressure monitoring and regulating systems?

Yes. Recall 11V185000, reported on March 16, 2011, covers about 1,489 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V185000?

Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact gulf state toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1‑800‑444‑1074 monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

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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