Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V277000 Reported November 4, 1998

Gulf states toyota/prime wheel/lug nuts

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · Wheels · 7,794 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V277000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
7,794
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 4, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 1998-1999 toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, part no. 1207, supplied by prime wheel corporation, and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc. In the states of texas, oklahoma, arkansas, louisiana, and mississippi only. the lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done.

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 Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V277000 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 98V277000

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

What is recall 98V277000?

NHTSA recall 98V277000 was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. on November 4, 1998. It addresses: Gulf states toyota/prime wheel/lug nuts. The recall affects approximately 7,794 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V277000 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.