Toyota Recalls 2010 Tundra, 2009 Scion xB and Six Other Vehicles

WASHINGTON — Toyota is recalling 1,348 vehicles, including the 2010 Toyota Tundra, the 2009 Toyota Yaris, Tacoma, Sienna, RAV4 and Highlander and the 2009 Scion xB and TC, because incorrect labels could result in the vehicles' being overloaded, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem.

Toyota will contact owners and provide them with a new, accurate label. In other documentation filed with the federal government, the automaker said "each label will be generated specifically for each consumer's vehicle, based on the accessories actually installed."

However, Toyota also noted that "a small number of vehicles (less than 50) cannot be remedied with a new, accurate label because the amount of accessories added to the vehicle has caused the cargo-carrying capacity to become negative after accounting for occupancy of each designated seating position." It said it is "still developing a remedy for these vehicles."

The recall is expected to begin before the end of June.

Owners can contact Toyota at 888-270-9371.

Inside Line says: If you own one of the aforementioned Toyotas, expect to hear directly from the automaker shortly. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent