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Recall 11V-278

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC recalled the 2007 to 2011 Toyota Tundra: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-278
Reported
May 12, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,629 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed], monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern 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