The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V475000·Announced 2014-08-04

Toyota Recalls FJ Cruiser and Tacoma for Incorrect Tire Placard Information

Toyota is recalling 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles with specific accessory wheels because the tire placard may list incorrect spare tire size or inflation pressure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where tire failure could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires that were installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110.

If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.

For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, TACOMA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Tire Placard
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

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 (2)

  • FJ CRUISER
  • TACOMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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