Recall 12V-158
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. recalled the 2012 Toyota Tacoma: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-158
- Reported
- April 10, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 672 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Tacoma 2012