2007-2011 Toyota Tundra recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on May 12, 2011. It covers about 1,629 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,629
- reported
- May 12, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 11, 2011
- related complaints
- 40
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 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 pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, increasing the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, 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 began during july 2011. Owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1‑800‑301‑6859, monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern standard time.
Recall number 11V278000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 11V278000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra pressure monitoring and regulating systems?
Yes. Recall 11V278000, reported on May 12, 2011, covers about 1,629 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V278000?
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2011. Owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1‑800‑301‑6859, monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern 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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