Toyota sent me something in the mail todau....

this is how toyota qouted this...

"Update to Load carrying capacity modification(addendum)label)

they send me this yellow label so i can stick it on the side of the door saying...
what we told consumers is a lie... so here we sent this bring yellow sticker saying... we have reduced the load capacity by 5lbs so you will not sue us!

thank you come again!

Tacoma sure has disappointed me today... by 5 lbs that is... or 2 KGS!

 

"Update to Load carrying capacity modification(addendum)label)

I receive one to today.

 

got mine today...

 

Still waiting

 

Got mine a couple of weeks ago. I basically ignored it.

 

I have one as well came w/ trk sale man neglected to show me, go figure..

 

My truck doesn't have a little yellow sticker. Guess we got gypped north of the border.

 

It's related to a Federal Recall. I don't know if the Feds are just cracking down on Toyota in particular or what the deal is. Do a search for the recall and you can read who is affected. The recall is vague on the issue though, as it says it is related to "rims and tires."

 

Here is the recall:
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V223000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: TOYOTA
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: TACOMA
Model Year: 2009
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfg Involved in Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 09-01-05 through 05-04-09
Type of Report: (V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected: 27,080
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Mfg Responsible for Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Recieved Date: 06-15-09
Record Creation Date: 06-15-09
Regulation Part Number: 571
FMVSS Number: 110
Defect Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM JUNE 2, 2008 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence Summary: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-937


NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V223000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: TOYOTA
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: TACOMA
Model Year: 2009
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfg Involved in Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06-02-08 through 05-04-09
Type of Report: (V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected: 1,348
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:
Recall Initiated By: OVSC
Mfg Responsible for Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Recieved Date: 06-15-09
Record Creation Date: 06-15-09
Regulation Part Number: 571
FMVSS Number: 110
Defect Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING 1,348 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM JUNE 2, 2008 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence Summary: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

 

Got mine the other day, a whopping 4lbs decrease in load carrying capacity

 

So I guess this applies to 2009's only?

 

The newest sticker issued reads: "Due to a decreased load capacity for this vehicle, passengers are prohibited."

 

What a fuckin joke, they send out a sticker with a few pounds reduction to meet the safety requirements of the statement "INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

If a few lbs is going to make a difference between crashing or not then they have a much bigger problem with the design of the vehicle.

I wonder if they took into account the 3/10 of an ounce the sticker weighs too