NHTSA Recall # | 100064 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V557000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE |
Date of notification | 27/11/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/10/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/11/13 |
Report created | 14/11/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3795 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north america (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 tacoma vehicles manufactured july 1, 2013, through october 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time. |
Consequence summary | If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2013. Owners may contact toyota 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). |