T-TT-0315-14
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: T-TT-0315-14
Tt: chrometec (plastic clad) wheels are being damaged during mounting and dismounting of tires. Refer to photos below for identifying plastic and aluminum portions of wheel:
Models from 2015
2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
2015 TOYOTA TACOMA |
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA |
Models from 2014
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
2014 TOYOTA TACOMA |
2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA |
Tech Tip T-TT-0315-14 November 16, 2015 Subject Market USA Clad Wheel (Chromtec) Servicing Service Category Section Suspension Tire/Wheel Applicability 14-15MY Tundra, Tacoma, Highlander/HV APPLICABLE VEHICLES 2014-2015 2014-2015 Highlander Tacoma 2014-2015 2014-2015 Tundra Highlander HV CONDITION Chrometec (plastic clad) wheels are being damaged during mounting and dismounting of tires. Refer to photos below for identifying plastic and aluminum portions of wheel: RECOMMENDATIONS When using a tapered cone on tire changer, the following precautions should be used to prevent damage or cracking to the plastic clad surface. Ensure mounting surface of cone and wheel is clean of dirt and debris Ensure wheel is perfectly centered on tire changer before tightening Use caution not to over-tighten cone or clamp o Over-tightening may cause plastic cladding to crack If further information is needed, refer to tire changer instruction or contact tire changer representative LINK REFERENCES This Tech Tip does not contain any link references Expires on Ver. 2.3 01/01/2014 T 11/16/2016 © 2014, Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 1 of 1