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2012-2013 Toyota Tacoma recall: temporary/emergency spare tire

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 979 vehicles.

vehicles affected
979
reported
Oct 17, 2013
owners notified
Jan 23, 2014
related complaints
4

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
Risk
If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1‑954‑429‑2000.

Recall number 13V494000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about tires problems.

Questions about recall 13V494000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Toyota Tacoma temporary/emergency spare tire?

Yes. Recall 13V494000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 979 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V494000?

SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1‑954‑429‑2000.

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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