Recall 14V429 affects 16,249 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra trucks for loose lug nuts or wheel-stud fractures. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 16,249 2013-2014 Tundra trucks that were modified with non-Toyota 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The lug nut coating can give, loosening the nuts or fracturing wheel studs, which can let a wheel separate from the truck and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel lug nuts on 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra trucks clamp the wheel to threaded wheel studs on the hub. On these trucks, GST added certain packages with non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome-plated lug nuts. The lug nuts are supposed to hold steady clamp force so the wheel stays tight against the hub as the truck drives, turns, and brakes.
The problem is the coating on the lug nuts. That coating can compress or give after installation, which reduces the clamping force that keeps the wheel tight. Once that force drops, the lug nuts can loosen. Continued driving with loose lug nuts can also overload the wheel studs and cause them to fracture.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on noise, vibration, or a visible gap to prove the wheel hardware is secure.
Who's affected?
Both Tundra model years point to the same wheel fastener component.
| 2014 Toyota Tundra | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Tundra | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| Units affected | 16,249 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If your VIN is included and lug nuts loosen or wheel studs fracture, a wheel can separate from the Tundra and increase crash risk. Schedule the recall repair soon, especially before longer trips or heavy use. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to confirm whether the free lug-nut and wheel-stud repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the lug-nut replacement and torque service that fixes the loosened lug nuts and fractured wheel studs.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V429 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if you notice wheel vibration, missing lug nuts, or wheel looseness.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces all 20 lug nuts affected by the wheel package and torques them to specification. The repair covers the chrome plated lug nuts used with the non Toyota brand 20 inch alloy wheels on certain 2013-2014 Tundra trucks modified by GST. Parts and labor are free under the recall. The recall began in August 2014, so ask the Toyota service desk to confirm the open campaign for your VIN before the appointment.
Timeline
| July 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V429?
Recall 14V429 covers 16,249 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra pickups equipped through certain vehicle packages with non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome-plated lug nuts. The lug-nut coating can give, loosening the lug nuts or fracturing wheel studs. Toyota dealers replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V429. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule lug-nut replacement and wheel-stud inspection as directed by the recall remedy. Reference recall number 14V429000 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V429, Toyota dealers replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification free of charge. The recall remedy began in August 2014.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. In recall 14V429, loosened lug nuts or fractured wheel studs can let a wheel separate from the Toyota Tundra, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before continuing normal use.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra is included in recall 14V429, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 14V429000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V429000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-444-1074 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V429 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V429000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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