Recall 00V-103: 1999–2000 Gulf Toyota Tundra
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2000, covering about 7,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with a tekonsha trailer hitch wiring harness and converter and distributed by gulf states toyota (Texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi). An electrical short circuit can occur if water enters the converter housing.
The risk
This short circuit could cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer is being towed at the time, can also cause inoperative trailer lights.
The fix
This recall has been superseded by recall no. 02v-050.
Notes
Owner notification began june 9, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf states toyota at 1-800-444-1074.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V103000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-103?
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with a tekonsha trailer hitch wiring harness and converter and distributed by gulf states toyota (Texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi). An electrical short circuit can occur if water enters the converter housing.
How is recall 00V-103 fixed?
This recall has been superseded by recall no. 02v-050.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.