Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 14V-429 · 2013–2014 Toyota Tundra
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 14V-429 covers 16,249 2013–2014 Toyota Tundra for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V429000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
The risk
If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 209 vehicles were listed as unreachable.