2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma recall: leaf
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 29, 2014. It covers about 710,711 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 710,711
- reported
- Sep 29, 2014
- owners notified
- Jan 29, 2016
- related complaints
- 808
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V604000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 808 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 14V604000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma leaf?
Yes. Recall 14V604000, reported on September 29, 2014, covers about 710,711 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V604000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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