Toyota recalls Sienna minivans over incorrect tire information placard

(December 2, 2011) DETROIT — Toyota is recalling more than 200,000 Sienna minivans, currently the top-selling minivan in the U.S. market, over an incorrect tire and load information placard.

The issue involves 2011 and 2012 models, a report by The Detroit News stated, and could lead to tire overloading and possibly tire failure that would increase the risk of a crash.

Brian Lyons, a spokesman with Toyota, confirmed there is not an issue with the parts of the vehicle itself, just the sticker.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration informed Toyota of the issue in early November, Lyons said, but it did not issue a recall until now because it had to reconfirm the evaluation.

Lyons said it will mail the proper placards to the affected vehicle owners.

Sources: The Detroit News, Automotive News