TOYOTA TACOMA 2013: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V557000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-11-27 | 2013-11-07 | 2013-11-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-01 - 2013-10-11
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3795
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America "Toyota" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
