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Recall 11V-185

GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. recalled the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 1 other model: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-185
Reported
March 16, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,489 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed] monday through thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm central standard time.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles