NHTSA Recall 05V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V050000; Date: Feb. 11, 2005
This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 22,228
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there is a possibility that the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. In this condition, the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake pedal cable lock nut to the proper torque specification free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. 50c. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 2005
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