On Tuesday, Toyota announced the recall of approximately 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks due to potential issues with the rear axles that could heighten the risk of a crash.
This marks the company’s fourth recall within a span of six days.
Affected by the recall are specific 2022 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma trucks distributed in the United States.
Toyota has identified a potential safety concern pertaining to the rear axle assembly of certain vehicles.
Specifically, welding debris that remains on the ends of the rear axle assembly during the manufacturing process may gradually cause the retaining nuts to loosen over time.
This loosening of the nuts could potentially lead to their detachment, resulting in the separation of a component from the axle.
Such an occurrence poses a significant risk as it could compromise the stability and braking performance of the vehicle, consequently elevating the probability of a crash.
In response to this safety issue, Toyota has devised a proactive approach to address the situation.
The company intends to inform owners of the affected trucks via mail by late April, providing them with prompt notification and necessary guidance to ensure the safety of their vehicles.
Toyota Offers Free Axle Inspection and Repair
This marks the company’s fourth recall within a span of six days.
Toyota will address the issue by having its dealers examine the rear axle assembly and tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, at no expense to the vehicle owners.
If any axle components are found to be damaged due to this problem, Toyota will undertake the required repairs or replacements, as stated by the company.
To determine whether your vehicle is affected by this safety recall, you can visit Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and input your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate details.
For inquiries, motorists can contact Toyota customer support at: 1-800-331-4331.
Last week, Toyota initiated three distinct recalls encompassing a total of 303,000 vehicles. These recalls addressed various issues, including a software malfunction that causes a delay in the rearview image display after the driver shifts into reverse.