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NHTSA Campaign Id 10V042000; Date: Feb. 18, 2010

This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2010 Toyota Tacoma

Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Affected Units:: 8,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Toyota tacoma pickup trucks. The propeller shaft may develop cracks during the manufacturing process. Over time, the cracks may eventually lead to the separation of the propeller shaft.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect and replace the front propeller shaft on affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owners 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 22, 2010

Also see:

All recalls of Toyota vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.