NHTSA Recall 12V158000: Labels (equipment)
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 672 vehicles. It affects 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V158000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | April 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain model year 2012 tacoma trucks. The tire and loading information placard on each vehicle contains inaccurate spare tire size and cold inflation pressure information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110,tire selection and rims.
Safety risk
An incorrect placard could lead to improper spare tire use or replacement which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gst will notify owners, and send each owner a corrected placard, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact gulf states toyota, inc. At 1-713-744-3465.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 2012 |
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.