Report Date
Dec 13, 2018
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Safety Consequence
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.