TOYOTA TUNDRA 2000: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TUNDRA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-09 | 2000-04-07 | 2000-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-01 - 2000-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TEKONSHA TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONVERTER AND DISTRIBUTED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA "TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI". AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF WATER ENTERS THE CONVERTER HOUSING.
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.
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL NO. 02V-050.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
