2001 Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems
2 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Wheels Recalls (1)
WHEELS
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (2)
While driving straight at 30 mph, your wheel suddenly separated from the vehicle, nearly causing a serious collision. Upon inspection, the wheel separated at the ball joints. You believe this is a known design defect affecting this model year, even though Toyota issued a recall only for subsequent years. The repair will likely involve replacing the ball joints and wheel assembly.
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I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND WHEN I RETURNED I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD THROWN AN OLD TIRE ON MY PROPERTY. TO MY DISMAY I QUICKLY REALIZED IT WAS MY SPARE TIRE WITH THE ROTTED HOIST STILL FROZEN TO THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. I HAD ALREADY TAKEN MY TRUCK TO A DEALER FOR UNDER CARRIAGE ROTTING RECALL. THANK GOD THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN AT ANY OTHER TIME, IT COULD HAVE KILLED PEOPLE. I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING.