FJ Cruiser 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2007)
Tires: Recalls
Recall 06V235000: Tire Inspection/Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Toyota/FJ Cruiser 2007
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V235000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: June 26, 2006
COMPONENT: Tires: Bead
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 9434
SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with either Bridgestone Dueler or Dunlop Grandtrek tires, there is a possibility that the inner bead of the tire
may have been damaged. if the bead is damaged, a bulge may develop on the sidewall of the tire and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the tire loses air pressure it may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect all five tires, including the spare tire, to determine if they are within the affected tire-to-wheel assembly range and replace all
involved tires with new tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 15, 2006. Owners may contact TOYOTA at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov.