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2005 TOYOTA Tacoma PARKING BRAKE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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PARKING BRAKE Safety Recalls

Critical #05V050000 Plain English
Component

PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
There's a problem with the parking brake pedal cable lock nut that might not be tightened properly, affecting the parking brake's effectiveness.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, your vehicle could roll away when parked on a slope, potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and tighten the lock nut to the correct torque specification at no cost to you. Just visit the dealership and we'll take care of it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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