Recall 02V-129
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS recalled the 2001 to 2002 Toyota Sequoia and 1 other model: Wheels.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-129
- Reported
- May 1, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 3,041 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
The risk
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Sequoia 2001 to 2002
- Toyota Tundra 2000 to 2002