Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 22V310

Affected vehicles (4)

Component / system

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk / consequence

An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

Chronology of events

1. Mar 10, 2022

   On 3/10/2022 during a routine audit, GST discovered that the ink on a load carrying capacity modification label installed on a vehicle was slightly smeared. GST immediately replaced all ink ribbons used for load carrying capacity labels and implemented testing to confirm the issue was not present on newly printed labels. GST also initiated an investigation of the ink smear issue noted during the audit. This included testing, audit of vehicle labels and discussions with the supplier. The investigation indicated that the issue was found on some labels processed by two label printers. GST reviewed the findings and information from the investigation and determined that the condition on required labels may constitute a noncompliance with the FMVSS 110 S10 requirement that labels be legible, visible, permanent and moisture resistant.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

MAY 20, 2022 - MAY 20, 2022

Owner notification

JUN 27, 2022 - JUL 01, 2022