NHTSA Recall 14V604000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V604000; Date: Sep. 29, 2014
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Toyota Tacoma; 2006 Toyota Tacoma; 2007 Toyota Tacoma; 2008 Toyota Tacoma; 2009 Toyota Tacoma; 2010 Toyota Tacoma; 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 710,711
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota tacoma pre-runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 29, 2016
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