Your vehicle's tire information label, usually on the driver's side doorjamb, may be missing or incorrect. This label shows the maximum weight your tires can handle, which is crucial for safe driving.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this label, you might drive your vehicle with tires that are overloaded, which could lead to uneven tire wear, reduced traction, and an increased risk of a blowout while driving.
Free Fix
Your Gulf States Toyota dealer will mail you the correct label or install it for you at no cost. They'll also update your owner's manual with the correct information. Simply call them at 713-580-3300 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
The label on your vehicle is part of a system that helps ensure you don't overload your vehicle. It shows the maximum weight your vehicle can carry, including passengers and cargo.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle without this label, you could be at a higher risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your dealer will mail you the correct label or install it for free, so you can accurately know your vehicle's weight limits. This repair is at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity labels help you know how much weight it can safely carry. Unfortunately, some 2005-2010 Toyotas were made without these labels, or with incorrect information.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle without the correct labels, you could be at a higher risk of a crash, which could be serious.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will give you a new, accurate label to replace the incorrect one, at no cost to you. Just bring your vehicle in and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.