Recall 14V475 covers 20,000 2008-2014 Toyota Tacoma and Fj Cruiser vehicles with incorrect spare-tire placards. Correction is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 20,000 2008-2014 Tacoma and Fj Cruiser vehicles with accessory wheels and tires installed before first sale because the tire placard lists the wrong spare tire size or cold tire inflation information. If the spare tire is inflated to the wrong placard pressure and driven on, the tire can fail and raise crash risk; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire placard on 2008-2014 Toyota Tacoma and Fj Cruiser vehicles is the label on the driver's-side door pillar that lists tire sizes and cold tire pressures. Owners and service desks use it when checking tire pressure, replacing tires, or confirming the correct spare tire information.
On included trucks and SUVs, Toyota or a dealer installed accessory wheels and tires before the first sale. The replacement placard used for those vehicles listed the wrong spare tire size, the wrong cold tire pressure, or both. That means the label does not match the spare tire actually installed on the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The placard looks like a normal factory label, so the issue is found by comparing the label information with the actual spare tire and Toyota's correct tire-pressure specifications.
Who's affected?
Spans Tacoma pickups and Fj Cruiser SUVs across the 2008-2014 model years, all tied to the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2013 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 20,000 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect spare-tire pressure label can lead an owner to inflate the spare to the wrong pressure. When that spare is driven on, tire failure increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, have the placard corrected and ask a Toyota dealer for the right spare-tire pressure before using the spare. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2014 Toyota Tacoma or Fj Cruiser is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free tire-placard overlay sticker that corrects the spare-tire size and cold tire inflation information.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V475 when you call.
- Use the corrected tire placard before inflating or driving on the spare tire.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician places an overlay sticker over the incorrect tire placard information so the spare tire size and cold tire inflation details are correct. Toyota also sent stickers to owners for the same placard correction. The recall work is free at a Toyota dealer now. If you paid before this campaign to fix the tire placard information, use Toyota's General Reimbursement Plan to seek reimbursement. Contact Toyota customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit your prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 4, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
| August 4, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 30, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 2, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V475?
Recall 14V475 covers 20,000 2008-2014 Toyota Tacoma and Fj Cruiser vehicles with Toyota or dealer-installed accessory wheels and tires. The tire placard lists incorrect spare tire size or cold tire inflation information, which conflicts with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110.
What should I do if my 2008-2014 Toyota Tacoma or Fj Cruiser is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V475. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and ask for the corrected tire placard overlay sticker.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects and compliance problems at no cost. Toyota will provide the corrected tire placard overlay sticker through the mail or through a franchised Toyota dealer for covered Tacoma and Fj Cruiser vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tire failure if the spare tire is inflated to the wrong pressure listed on the placard and then driven on. Tire failure increases crash risk. The fix is a corrected tire placard overlay sticker with the proper spare tire information.
What if I bought my Toyota Tacoma or Fj Cruiser used?
The recall still follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Tacoma or Fj Cruiser is included. If it is, a franchised Toyota dealer can provide the corrected tire placard overlay sticker at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V475000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V475 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V475000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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