Toyota Recalls 2007 FJ Cruiser

Toyota Recalls 2007 FJ Cruiser

Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 Passenger Vehicles (Mon, 26 Jun 2006) 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. If the tire loses air pressure it may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash.

Component: Tires: Bead

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9434

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.