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2012 Toyota Tacoma recall: labels

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 10, 2012. It covers about 672 vehicles.

vehicles affected
672
reported
Apr 10, 2012
owners notified
Jun 5, 2012

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate spare tire size and cold inflation pressure information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110,”tire selection and rims.”
Risk
An incorrect placard could lead to improper spare tire use or replacement which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states toyota, inc. At 1‑713‑744‑3465.

Recall number 12V158000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V158000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma labels?

Yes. Recall 12V158000, reported on April 10, 2012, covers about 672 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V158000?

Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states toyota, inc. At 1‑713‑744‑3465.

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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