9999 BBS 00041-34701 Recall

Campaign:

08E029000 on 04/02/2008

Component:

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts

Affected:

216

Defect:

Southeast toyota is recalling alloy wheel lug nuts used for the 18" diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels and 20" painted alloy wheels with 6-dual spokes sold as an upgrade package for 2007 toyota tundra model vehicles. the wheel nuts can crack and break if the wheels are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. this wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.

Consequence:

Cracked or broken wheel nuts could result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Southeast toyota will notify owners and replace the wheel nuts with a more robust wheel nut free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota customer loyalty department toll-free at 800-301-6859.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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