NHTSA Recall # | 123585 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V285000 |
MFG Compaign # | H0G |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Date of notification | 19/06/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/08/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/03/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/04/17 |
Report created | 01/05/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 227732 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall june 19, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0g. |
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). |