NHTSA Recall 02V129000: Wheels
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,041 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Sequoia.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V129000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | May 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Remedy
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V129000
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.