Toyota FJ Cruiser, Tacoma (2008-2014): Equipment
Recall 14V475000 · Aug 4, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
20,000
vehicles affected
20,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V475000
- Date
- Aug 4, 2014
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2008-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
What can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | FJ Cruiser | 2008-2014 |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 2008-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V475000?
2 models: Toyota FJ Cruiser (2008-2014), Toyota Tacoma (2008-2014), about 20,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V475000?
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. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.