Manufacturer : Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 06v061000

Component: tires:bead

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12,020

Summary:
On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire may be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.

Consequence:
If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead and a crash could occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the tires and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during mid-march 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes:
Toyota recall no. Ssc 60a. 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

Updated information:

YEAR / MODELS / VIN (RANGE) AFFECTED:

Year = 2006

VDS (Style) / VIN Ranges

NX22N (Regular Cab): Z145177 - Z196989

TX22N (Access Cab): Z145349 - Z197097

 

Are you hinting with the title that we mods should do something to this thread?

 

Was that too subtle?

 

i wish i had read this when i got before i got a blow out on the freeway two days after i got my truck.