NHTSA Campaign Id 18V888000; Date: Dec. 13, 2018
reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Toyota Tacoma; 2019 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 44,121
toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 toyota tacoma vehicles. improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 21, 2019. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall are j16/j06.
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.
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