NHTSA Campaign 14V604000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
NHTSA campaign 14V604000 covers 6 vehicles and concerns the suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 14V604000 (6)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 14V604000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.