Recall 02V050000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1999-2001 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,609 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V050000 |
| Manufacturer | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,609 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TEKONSHA TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONVERTER AND DISTRIBUTED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA (TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI). THE CIRCUITRY USED IN THE CONVERTER, WHICH IS INADEQUATE TO MANAGE PROPERLY VEHICLE AND/OR TRAILER-SIDE VOLTAGE SPIKES. IF THE CONVERTER IS EXPOSED TO A VOLTAGE SPIKE, IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE CONVERTER.
Safety Consequence
THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, CAN ALSO CAUSE INOPERATIVE TRAILER LIGHTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND CONVERTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 1-800-444-1074.
Related Recalls for GULF TOYOTA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V252000 | 2000 GULF TOYOTA ECHO | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 33,821 | |
| 00V103000 | 1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA | TRAILER HITCHES | 7,000 | |
| 98V277000 | 1998 GULF TOYOTA CAMRY | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 7,794 | |
| 98V279000 | 1999 GULF TOYOTA CAMRY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1,519 |