Toyota Recalls 2010 Tacoma Trucks for Propeller Shaft Defect
Toyota is recalling 2010 Tacoma pickup trucks because the propeller shaft may crack and separate, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propeller shaft separation) that may result in a loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the propeller shaft may develop cracks during the manufacturing process. Over time, these cracks may lead to the separation of the propeller shaft.
The separation of the propeller shaft may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Approximately 8,000 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front propeller shaft on affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA TACOMA
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 8,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TACOMA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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