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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V494000

2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Published October 31, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V494000, published October 31, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire.

What's the hazard

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.

What to do

SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
TACOMA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2012 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V494000 on October 31, 2013. Reported hazard: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.

What should I do if I have this product?

SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: TACOMA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)