TOYOTA: Toyota Tacoma Recall

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Toyota says it is recalling 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks because the rear leaf springs could break, puncture the gas tank and cause a fire. The recall covers Tacoma Four-by-Four and Pre-Runner pickups from the 2005 through 2011 model years. The Toyota Tacoma is a great truck, but those who’ve owned them on The leaf springs could rust and eventually crack, leading to serious problems with the suspension. Moreover, should a leaf spring snap, the suspension would sag enough to raise Toyota is recalling 690,000 of its popular Tacoma pickup trucks due to a potential fire risk, the automaker announced Monday. The recall affects Tacoma 4x4 and Pre-Runner models from 2005-11. A leaf in the rear suspension of these models can corrode and Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Toyota recalled about 690,000 Tacoma 4×4 and Tacoma Pre-Runner pickup trucks because the rear leaf springs could break. “There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion,” said a recall notice posted by Toyota Motor Sales. Toyota has issued a recall on approximately 690,000 Tacoma midsize pickups due to a defect that could cause the trucks’ rear suspension to fracture. The automaker is recalling Tacoma 4×4 and Pre-Runner pickups made between 2005 and 2011 due to the .

The problem involves the Access Cab version of the Toyota Tacoma, the smaller of the Japanese maker's pickups, produced between 2004 and 2011. It's the latest in a slew of safety-related problems involving the compact Tacoma. According to a statement from For the third time this year Toyota issued a recall for one of its most popular models. The manufacturer is calling back 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks for an issue with the rear suspension. USA Today reports the recall applies to model year 2005 to 2011 The recall involves Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks from model years 2011 to 2015 and affects both the four-wheel-drive Tacoma 4x4 and the two-wheel-drive Tacoma Pre-Runner. It does not involve the standard 4x2 pickup trucks. In a press release issued on Sept. The latter issue, announced last autumn, involved a total of 7.4 million vehicles – the largest recall in Toyota history – equipped with faulty power window switches that could short out and catch fire. Since early 2012, the Tacoma has also faced .