2004 Toyota Tacoma | 2001 Toyota Tacoma | 2002 Toyota Tacoma | 2003 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Published November 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 23, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V542000, published November 23, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 2001 Toyota Tacoma | 2002 Toyota Tacoma | 2003 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- TACOMA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 2001 Toyota Tacoma | 2002 Toyota Tacoma | 2003 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V542000 on November 23, 2012. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: TACOMA.