NHTSA Campaign 18V888000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Dec 13, 2018 · 44,121 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2018 | 44,121 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2019 | 44,121 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V888000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.