NHTSA Recall # | 106607 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V604000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: |
Date of notification | 29/01/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/09/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/09/14 |
Report created | 29/09/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 710711 |
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. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire. |
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. |
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). |