Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V604000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V604000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2005-2011 toyota tacoma pre-runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured september 14, 2009, to october 11, 2010 Includes 710,711 affected units, Leaf Spring may Fracture and Puncture Tank, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2011 toyota tacoma pre-runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured september 14, 2009, to october 11, 2010
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.