Toyota Recalls 2018-2019 Tacoma Vehicles Due to Brake Master Cylinder Defect
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 Tacoma vehicles because improper machining of the brake master cylinder may damage internal seals, potentially reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the brake master cylinder where improper machining may result in internal damage to one of the seals. This damage can affect brake performance.
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 44,121 vehicles.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA TACOMA
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 44,121
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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