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05/09/18 Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota camry and highlander vehicles, 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles and 2017 lexus rx350 vehicles. during the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. toyota's numbers for this recall are j0k/jld.

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.
09/01/17 Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2011-2016 toyota tacoma and 4runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by set or set dealers. the adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Set will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2017. owners may contact set customer service at 1-954-429-2000. set's number for this recall is set17b.

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.
07/26/17 Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. the affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. the recall began july 26, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is h0h.

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.
01/29/16 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.

If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

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.

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.
10/27/14 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rav4, 2006-2010 yaris, 2008-2010 highlander, and 2009-2010 tacoma, corolla, corolla matrix and general motors pontiac vibe vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a flexible flat cable (ffc). due to the shape and location of the ffc's retainer, the ffc could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

If the ffc is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. the failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Toyota will notify the toyota vehicle owners, and general motors will notify the pontiac vibe owners. toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in may 2014 to advise owners of the recall. toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. general motors sent pontiac vibe owners an interim letter on june 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. general motors sent notices to the pontiac vibe owners on september 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. the recall began on october 27, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-762-2737.

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.
03/28/14 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. an electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the vehicle stability control (vsc) system, antilock brake system (abs), and traction control system.

If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and toyota and lexus dealers will update the software for the skid control electronic control unit, free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
11/27/13 Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north america (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 tacoma vehicles manufactured july 1, 2013, through october 11, 2013. the engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.

If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
07/05/05 On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.

The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota recall no. 50j.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06/03/03 On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e. lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.

This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.

Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. owner notification began june 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota recall no.ssc 30h.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
06/19/17 Transmission and Drivetrain 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.

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.

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.

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.
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03/22/10 Transmission and Drivetrain Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota tacoma pickup trucks. the propeller shaft may develop cracks during the manufacturing process. over time, the cracks may eventually lead to the separation of the propeller shaft.

This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front propeller shaft on affected vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
08/01/07 Transmission and Drivetrain On certain pickup trucks equipped with four wheel drive, a section of the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly cast.

The front side of the rear propeller shaft could separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the possibility of a crash.

Dealers will replace the rear propeller shaft with a new one free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2007. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota recall no. 70d.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
03/28/14 Brakes and Traction Control Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. an electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the vehicle stability control (vsc) system, antilock brake system (abs), and traction control system.

If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and toyota and lexus dealers will update the software for the skid control electronic control unit, free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
03/03/05 Brakes and Traction Control On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there is a possibility that the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. in this condition, the lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.

This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake pedal cable lock nut to the proper torque specification free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota recall no. 50c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
11/19/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015. in the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is f0t.

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.
01/29/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. the affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. the recall is expected to began in january 2015. owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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.
04/06/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.

This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Toyota recall no. 60b and lexus recall no. 6lb.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
07/25/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning On certain regular cab pickup trucks equipped with a bench seat, the seat position and seat belt buckle sensor connector pins are incorrectly positioned due to a wire harness manufacturing process error.

In this condition, the seat position and seat belt buckle sensor may not function as designed, affecting the adaptive air bag deployment, which if the vehicle is involved in a crash, could result in improper occupant restraint.

Dealers will inspect the seat position and seat belt fastening condition sensor connector. an additional sub-wire harness will be installed to correct the connector pin manufacturing error, if necessary. the recall began on july 25, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-431-4331.

Toyota recall no. ssc 50i.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
12/31/69 Electrical and Air Conditioning Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driver?s air bag module. if damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.

In the event of a crash, the driver?s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. an interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge.the safety recall is expected to begin in early april 2012.owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
01/23/18 Other Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 toyota 4runner and tundra, 2018 toyota highlander, rav4 and lexus gx460 and 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles. these vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. the recall began on january 23, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are h0z for toyota vehicles, and hlf for lexus vehicles.

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.
09/01/17 Other Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2011-2016 toyota tacoma and 4runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by set or set dealers. the adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Set will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2017. owners may contact set customer service at 1-954-429-2000. set's number for this recall is set17b.

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.
03/13/15 Other Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 tacoma pickup trucks manufactured august 7, 2014, to december 22, 2014. the affected vehicles may have had their tires and wheels changed to trd pro accessory tires and wheels, causing the inflation information on the tire placard to be incorrect which may result in the tire being improperly inflated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will send a revised tire placard with correct tire size and inflation information to owners, free of charge. the recall began march 13, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
02/23/15 Other Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota 4runner, tacoma, fj cruiser, land cruiser, rav4, scion frs, and xb vehicles. the affected vehicles may have accessories installed by set, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. the accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. the recall began february 23, 2015. owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. set's number for this recall is set-14b.

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.
12/01/14 Other Gulf states toyota, inc. (gulf states) is recalling certain model year 2015 toyota tacoma vehicles manufactured september 2, 2014, to october 15, 2014. the affected vehicles may contain an incorrect load carrying capacity modification label. as a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Gulf states has notified owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. the recall began december 1, 2014. owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

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.
10/02/14 Other Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 fj cruiser and tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. the affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."

If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.

For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. the recall is expected to begin in september 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
02/24/14 Other Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured september 14, 2004, through march 29, 2010; and model year 2011 tacoma access cab vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, through september 7, 2011. if the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. if the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. these services will be provided at no cost to the owner. the recall began during february 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
02/15/13 Other Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 tacoma light trucks manufactured from august 28, 2000, through august 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. a lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. during its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. if the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.

Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in february 2013. owners may contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331.

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.
09/18/09 Other Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. these vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. the safety recall began on august 18, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
03/27/06 Other On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire may be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.

If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead and a crash could occur.

Dealers will inspect the tires and replace if necessary free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota recall no. ssc 60a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
04/28/04 Other Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' the driver's side seat belt has incorrect markings.

This does not meet the standard.

Dealers have replaced the seat belts. no vehicles were sold to consumers.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
07/03/01 Other Vehicle description: 4x2 trucks equipped with tu4 white letter tire upgrade option and distributed by southeast toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. tire damage may have occurred due to improper installation, which could cause the tire to deflate or a bulge appearing in the sidewall of the tire.

An improperly inflated tire could result in vehicle handling problems or a blow out of an improperly installed tire.

Dealers will check all four tires, rebalance and, if necessary, replace any damaged tire. owner notification began july 3, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Toyota Tacoma Recalls

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.