Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trailer Hitches Installed On Certain 2002 Toyota Tacoma V-6 Vehicles. The Tow Capacity On The Label Attached To The Vehicle Tow Hitch Is Incorrect.
Make Of Vehicle
REESE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER HITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E060000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Exceeding The MaximUM Weight Ratings Of The Vehicle Or The Trailer Hitch Can Cause A Vehicle Crash, Possible Resulting In Serious Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Revised Label To The Tow Hitch Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began January 2, 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 Southeast Toyota At 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
209
Date Owners Notified
20020102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Reese Products, Inc
Date Report Received
20011030