Recalls
Recall 2205
USA Recall: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. the upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. the original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. owner notification began july 15, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Additional Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Affected Vehicles