Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Toyota Pickup Problems
Toyota has issued various recalls over safety-related defects in certain Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks with model years between 2000 and 2010. Concerned drivers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with their vehicle identification numbers to determine if their Toyota pickup problems might be associated with these recalls.
Propeller Shaft
Toyota recalled 8,000 2010 model year Tacoma pickup trucks to repair propeller shafts with manufacturing defects. The propeller shafts could crack and separate, which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Rear Cross Member
In 2009, Toyota recalled 110,000 model year Tundra pickups with 2000-2003 model years because excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may lead to rear brake problems and/or spare tire separation. Both of these could result in a crash.
Brake Fluid Leak
Toyota recalled certain 2004-2005 model year Tundra pickups equipped with vehicle stability control and TRD dual exhaust systems. The exhaust pipe flange could rub up against the the right rear brake line, which could lead to a brake fluid leak. A crash could occur as a result of increased stopping distance caused by leaking brake fluid.
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