TOYOTA TACOMA 2014: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V557000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA TACOMA 2014
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.