Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E029000 Reported March 31, 2008

Aftermarket alloy wheel lug nuts

Toyota Motor Corporation · Wheels · 216 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E029000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
216
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 31, 2008

Defect Summary

Southeast toyota is recalling alloy wheel lug nuts used for the 18" diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels and 20" painted alloy wheels with 6-dual spokes sold as an upgrade package for 2007 toyota tundra model vehicles. the wheel nuts can crack and break if the wheels are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. this wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.

Safety Consequence

Cracked or broken wheel nuts could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Southeast toyota will notify owners and replace the wheel nuts with a more robust wheel nut free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2008. owners may contact southeast toyota customer loyalty department toll-free at 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 08E029000 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 08E029000

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

What is recall 08E029000?

NHTSA recall 08E029000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on March 31, 2008. It addresses: Aftermarket alloy wheel lug nuts. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E029000 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.