general problems of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Faulty secondary air pump or secondary air injection valve. Lost power in motion on city street.

Truck turns over, but not start without starter fluid (spark confirmed, no fuel). P2440 code displayed; cleared by scanner and code has not returned but problem persists. Once started with starter fluid, truck runs and drives normally, confirming no issues with fuel system. Problem usually re-occurs only on cold (left overnight) starts, but occasionally re-occurs even with a warm engine (I. E. , stopped for gas).

While driving at 40 mph the vehicle acts as if it's not getting correct power and feels like transmission or torque converter is lagging the the vehicle back. This issue only happens at 40 mph and feels as if vehicle my die going 40mph down the road.

I am professional fire investigator assigned to investigating the origin and cause of a fire involving the subject vehicle identified. The evidence revealed to date supports that the cause of the fire was the result of the failure identified in NHTSA campaign number: 13v557000. My concern involves the consequence section listed in the campaign. Specifically the consequences section does not include that if left unaddressed, a failure of the valve springs may result in the fire event. A complete origin and cause written report has been generated of the efforts conducted and analysis to date. I¿ve been provided permission by our client share all information generated to date with NHTSA representatives. However, because it is considered a private investigation I¿m concerned about attaching the confidential report through this NHTSA website. The documentation available also includes 242 digital images captured which include the vehicle on fire, examination of the subject vehicle at a storage facility, documentation of the loss location and the efforts conducted during a nondestructive examination. At this point of the investigation we are ready to do the teardown (destructive efforts) and examination of the cylinder head, valves and associated components. My goal in completing this NHTSA document is to determine if a representative of the NHTSA like to attend or provide guidance during the upcoming examination. Please feel free to contact me directly at 951-371-6465.