Recall 23V468000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Safety Consequence
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TOYOTA | SEQUOIA HYBRID |
| 2023 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA |
| 2023 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA HYBRID |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.