Recall 14V604000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

Report Date
20140929
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA
2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
2010 TOYOTA TACOMA
2011 TOYOTA TACOMA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.