2019 Toyota Tacoma Recall: Equipment (NHTSA 19V244000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk if left unaddressed
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 19V244000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 19V244000?
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 19V244000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 19V244000, reported on 27/03/2019. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
