NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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707 reports8,050 miles · Jan 30, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THISWAS MY SECOND REPORT ON THIS INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR THE LAST INCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED, THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN SAID THE LOSS WAS DUE TO AN AFTER-MARKET SECURITY/REMOTE SYSTEM THAT I HAD INSTALLED BY A TIDY CAR. THEY SUGGESTED I HAVE THIS DISCONNECTED. AFTER HAVING THE SYSTEM DISCO…
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THISWAS MY SECOND REPORT ON THIS INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR THE LAST INCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED, THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN SAID THE LOSS WAS DUE TO AN AFTER-MARKET SECURITY/REMOTE SYSTEM THAT I HAD INSTALLED BY A TIDY CAR. THEY SUGGESTED I HAVE THIS DISCONNECTED. AFTER HAVING THE SYSTEM DISCONNECTED I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL AUTOMATIC CAR WASH. WHEN LEAVING THE CAR WASH I EXPERIENCES LOSS OF BRAKES AS I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC. THIRD TIME I'VE LOST BRAKES WHEN ROTORS GOT WET.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10149048
3,200 miles · Jan 13, 2006
Suspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH. THE FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION . THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10147741
13,879 miles · Jan 9, 2006
Power Train
I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 6 SPEED IN JUNE OF 2005. JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE ATTAINED 14,000 MILES IT STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF 4TH GEAR. I PLACED A CALL TO THE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED, "IT WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION" DURING THE 5 MINUTE CONVERSATION ON THE PHONE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE SERV…
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I PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, 6 SPEED IN JUNE OF 2005. JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE ATTAINED 14,000 MILES IT STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF 4TH GEAR. I PLACED A CALL TO THE DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED, "IT WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION" DURING THE 5 MINUTE CONVERSATION ON THE PHONE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON WEEK LATER, WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS OF THEM RECEIVING THE TRUCK A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ORDERED. THIS TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM REGULARLY. IF A NUMBER OF 6 SPEED TACOMAS' HAVE BEEN RETURNED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, SHOULDN'T THE CONSUMER BE NOTIFIED. AFTER ALL MY CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING, THAT SEEMS TO BE A BIT OF A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. THE VEHICLE HAS SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST 25 TIMES PRIOR TO BEING FIXED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10147252
25,000 miles · Jan 5, 2006
Structure
THE FENDER SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKE CAUSING THE FENDERS TO BECOME LOOSE AND CRACK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10146938
7,177 miles · Dec 27, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED IN WET CONDITIONS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN GOING THROUGH STANDING WATER OF ABOUT 5" UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE. THE SECOND OCCURRED AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH IN TEMPERATURE OF 39 DEGREES. AFTER GOING THROUGH THE CAR WAS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT TO PARK IN FRO…
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ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED IN WET CONDITIONS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN GOING THROUGH STANDING WATER OF ABOUT 5" UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE. THE SECOND OCCURRED AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH IN TEMPERATURE OF 39 DEGREES. AFTER GOING THROUGH THE CAR WAS I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT TO PARK IN FRONT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE, THE TRUCK STUCK THE CURB, AND NEARLY STRUCK PROPANE TANKS STORED IN FRONT OF STORE. AFTER DRYING THE VEHICLE AND WAITING ABOUT 15 MINUTES I PROCEEDED TO THE INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF BUSINESS AND BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10146193
3,900 miles · Dec 25, 2005
Suspension
OVER NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS SUSTAINED SEVERAL PAINT CHIPS. THE PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BED, FROM DEBRIS BEING THROWN UP BY THE FRONT TIRES, AND ON THE ROCKER PANELS. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY THOUGHT OF THE ISSUE BY PLACING A THICKER COAT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. IT DID NOT WORK. THE REAR SPRING…
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OVER NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, IT HAS SUSTAINED SEVERAL PAINT CHIPS. THE PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BED, FROM DEBRIS BEING THROWN UP BY THE FRONT TIRES, AND ON THE ROCKER PANELS. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY THOUGHT OF THE ISSUE BY PLACING A THICKER COAT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. IT DID NOT WORK. THE REAR SPRINGS ARE ALSO SQUEAKING ALREADY. USUALLY NOT AN ISSUE AS THE BUSHINGS WEAR OUT, BUT A LITTLE CONCERNED AFTER ONLY 4600 MILES HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE VEHICLE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10146054
8,850 miles · Dec 13, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages
2005 TACOMA PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. HAD TO HOLD DOOR CLOSED UNTIL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN HOME. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN TRUCK, ONE TO DRIVE THE OTHER TO HOLD DOOR SHUT. NEXT BUSINESS DAY TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIR FOR FAULTY PART, PART WAS PUT ON ORDER, A TEMP FIX WAS DONE SO DOOR …
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2005 TACOMA PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. HAD TO HOLD DOOR CLOSED UNTIL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN HOME. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN TRUCK, ONE TO DRIVE THE OTHER TO HOLD DOOR SHUT. NEXT BUSINESS DAY TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIR FOR FAULTY PART, PART WAS PUT ON ORDER, A TEMP FIX WAS DONE SO DOOR WOULD REMAIN CLOSED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO USE DOOR UNTIL NEW PART WAS INSTALLED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10145093
2,700 miles · Nov 29, 2005
Tires
I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER. THE TRUCK CAME STOCK WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA'S RA050 (255/45/18) TIRES ON IT. BOTH REAR TIRES STARTED CRACKING ALONG THE TREAD OF THE TIRE. A NUMBER OF OTHER X-RUNNER OWNERS BEGAN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM (CUSTOMTACOS.COM, LOOK FOR X-RUNNER TIRE PROBLEM). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10143892
2,000 miles · Nov 21, 2005
Tires
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TIRE FAILURE I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING BUT GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE GROCERY STORE ETC. IT HAS NEVER BEEN PUT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. WE PURCHASED IT FOR A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP BUT WERE AFRAID TO USE IT DUE TO THE TIRES WEARING OUT AT 3,000 MILES AND THE…
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2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TIRE FAILURE I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING BUT GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE GROCERY STORE ETC. IT HAS NEVER BEEN PUT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. WE PURCHASED IT FOR A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP BUT WERE AFRAID TO USE IT DUE TO THE TIRES WEARING OUT AT 3,000 MILES AND THE CONTINUED VIBRATION. (FYI-WE TOOK A PLANE) THERE IS NO WAY TO GET A GOOD BALANCE ON THE TIRES ON THE 2005 TOYOTA TRUCK BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE RIMS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO DIFFERENT DEALERS IN DIFFERENT STATES AND I GET THE SAME MESSAGE FOR ALL. THE TIRES WORE OUT WITHIN THE FIRST 3000 MILES AND WE HAD THEM REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS A VIBRATION THAT YOU CAN FEEL IN THE STIRRING AND IS SHOWING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. I WAS TOLD BY A TOYOTA REP. THAT THEY WERE HAVING THIS TROUBLE WITH ALL THE NEW TRUCKS BECAUSE OF A CHANGE IN DESIGN THIS YEAR. THIS PROBLEM MAKES IT UNSAFE TO TRAVEL ON INTERSTATES BECAUSE YOU CAN'T GO OVER 45 WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION. A FACTORY REP. DROVE OUR TRUCK AND ACTUALLY SAID THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT 85 MPH. HE DID FEEL THE VIBRATION AT LOWER SPEEDS BUT SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO ABOUT IT. BESIDES THE SAFETY FACTOR OF THE VIBRATION THIS COULD BE A REAL SAFETY HAZARD WHEN PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD A NEW SET OF TIRES EVERY 3,000 MILES SO THEY DRIVE ON WORN OUT TIRES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10143406
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2005
Power Train
DT: THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRESSURE PLATE HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE.*…
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DT: THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRESSURE PLATE HE WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10142029
Official recalls
10Sep 29, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Aug 7, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Mar 7, 2012
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 DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Oct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Jun 15, 2009
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
Apr 3, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
Jun 28, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Feb 11, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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