CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 brake master cylinders in these trucks may have been improperly machined, which can cause internal damage to one of the seals. When that seal is damaged, the brakes may not perform as well as they should.
Reduced brake performance can make it take longer to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and have the problem checked as soon as possible.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, and you should check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Tacoma | 20182019 |
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