Toyota spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the tires temporary/emergency spare tire. Here is what owners need to know.
The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire.
Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. Detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-542.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | Toyota Tacoma |
What changed
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