1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Title: TRAILER HITCHES
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Date: 2002-02-11
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 02V050000
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 8609
1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).