The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V429000·Announced 2014-07-16

Toyota Recalls Modified Tundra Trucks Due to Lug Nut Coating Failure

Gulf States Toyota is recalling 16,249 modified 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles because lug nut coatings may fail, causing wheels to loosen or studs to fracture.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheel separation could occur, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were modified by GST to include specific vehicle packages. These vehicles are equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome-plated lug nuts. The recall affects 16,249 vehicles.

The defect involves the coating on the lug nuts, which may give way. If the coating fails, the lug nuts may loosen or the wheel studs may fracture. This condition could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
16,249

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUNDRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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