Leaf spring assembly: leafRecall 14V-604 · 2005–2011 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 14V-604 covers 710,711 2005–2011 Toyota Tacoma for a leaf spring assembly: leaf problem, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V604000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
The risk
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 25,513 vehicles were listed as unreachable.