Is the 2000 TOYOTA Tacoma safe to drive?

The 2000 TOYOTA Tacoma has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 01E041000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

TRAILER HITCHES

What Happened

Your vehicle's trailer towing wire harness converter might have a faulty connector that could cause electrical problems when towing a trailer.

Risk if Unfixed

If the converter fails, your trailer lights might not work, making it harder for other drivers to see the trailer, which could increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealer, who will install a redesigned trailer towing wire harness converter for free, at no cost to you, starting from August 27, 2001.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01E041000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 01E041000

What This Recall Means

TRAILER HITCHES

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?