2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Posted on: 2015-10-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Posted on: 2017-05-01
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin june 12, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0g.
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.