Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V050000 Reported February 11, 2002

Gulf states/trailer hitch wiring harness

Q: What is recall 02V050000?

NHTSA recall 02V050000 was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. on February 11, 2002. It addresses: Gulf states/trailer hitch wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 8,609 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · N/A · 8,609 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V050000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,609

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 11, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain pickup trucks equipped with a tekonsha trailer hitch wiring harness and converter and distributed by gulf states toyota (texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi). the circuitry used in the converter, which is inadequate to manage properly vehicle and/or trailer-side voltage spikes. if the converter is exposed to a voltage spike, it could cause an electrical short or open circuit within the converter.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the wire harness and converter. owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V050000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V050000?

NHTSA recall 02V050000 was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. on February 11, 2002. It addresses: Gulf states/trailer hitch wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 8,609 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V050000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.