Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your Toyota Tacoma's rear leaf springs may break due to stress or corrosion, which could cause a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the leaf spring breaks, it could puncture your fuel tank, leading to a fuel leak and potentially a fire while driving.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Toyota dealership, where they will replace the rear leaf spring assembly for free, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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