Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Toyota recalls 381K Tacoma vehicles for possible separation of rear axle shaft, (Mar 1, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
By Susan Engstrom
Dealers will tighten the axle retaining nuts as needed and repair or replace any damaged components of the rear axle assembly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling about 381,199 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles because the axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners. Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V152, Report receipt date: February 27, 2024).
Remedy. Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05. Owners also may 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.
Companies: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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