NHTSA Recall 01V186000: Tires: sidewall
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V186000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES › SIDEWALL |
| Report received | June 7, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 4x2 trucks equipped with tu4 white letter tire upgrade option and distributed by southeast toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. Tire damage may have occurred due to improper installation, which could cause the tire to deflate or a bulge appearing in the sidewall of the tire.
Safety risk
An improperly inflated tire could result in vehicle handling problems or a blow out of an improperly installed tire.
Remedy
Dealers will check all four tires, rebalance and, if necessary, replace any damaged tire. Owner notification began july 3, 2001. 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 contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V186000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.