2002 Toyota Tundra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Tundra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V444000Nov 18, 2009110,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
  Covers: Toyota Tundra 2000–2003

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Excessive corrosion of the rear cross…

  Possible consequence: Separation of the spare tire and diminished brake capacity could increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Toyota is asking owners of the affected vehicles to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle until a remedy can be obtained. Dealers will inspect the rear cross member and related components, including the brake lines, and replace them if necessary. If the cross member does not need to be replaced, it will be…

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• 05V225000May 17, 2005768,379 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Toyota Tundra 2002–2004, Tacoma 2001–2004, Sequoia 2002–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.

  Possible consequence: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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• 02V129000May 1, 20023,041 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels
  Covers: Toyota Tundra 2000–2002, Sequoia 2001–2002

  Reported issue: On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.

  Possible consequence: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE09049Frame corrosionClosed · Oct 6, 2009
• EA04024Ball joint separationClosed · Aug 20, 2004
• PE04040Front suspension ball joint breakageClosed · Apr 13, 2004

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