VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER HITCHES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA V-6 VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #01E060000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER HITCHES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA V-6 VEHICLES. THE TOW CAPACITY ON THE LABEL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE TOW HITCH IS INCORRECT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 209 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01E060000
| Manufacturer: | REESE PRODUCTS, INC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 30, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01E060000 |
| Units affected: | 209 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER HITCHES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA V-6 VEHICLES. THE TOW CAPACITY ON THE LABEL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE TOW HITCH IS INCORRECT.
- Consequeces:
- EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATINGS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE TRAILER HITCH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED LABEL TO THE TOW HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).