NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V888
Manufacturer Toyota
Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 44,121
Brake Master Cylinder Seal may be Damaged
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 21, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
Notes
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.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
Interim Notice J16
December 13, 2018
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
December 13, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
December 19, 2018
Recalls Documents
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