Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V129000 Reported May 1, 2002

Southeast toyota/alloy wheel upgrade

Toyota Motor Corporation · N/A · 3,041 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V129000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,041
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V129000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V129000

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

What is recall 02V129000?

NHTSA recall 02V129000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on May 1, 2002. It addresses: Southeast toyota/alloy wheel upgrade. The recall affects approximately 3,041 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V129000 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.