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- ENGINE
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles with a six-cylinder engine have a crank position sensor that may malfunction. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, because the driver may lose power and control at an inconvenient or dangerous moment.
The repair is free. Toyota will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design at no cost. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number H0H), and you should check your VIN for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Tacoma | 20162017 |
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