Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Driver's Airbag May Not Deploy as Expected
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Over time, vibration of the steering wheel while driving may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring). This is the electrical connection between the driver's airbag and the vehicle wiring harness. If damage occurs, the airbag warning lamp will illuminate and the driver's airbag may become deactivated. In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not deploy as expected, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly to correct this concern.
Learn more »Load Carrying Modification Label Missing
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These vehicle were sold without the required load carrying captivity modification label. Dealers will mail the corrected label to vehicle owners. Owners have the option of requesting that the dealer install the label. This recall is expected to begin on May 27, 2010.
Learn more »Southeast Toyota Recalls 2005–2011 Vehicles Due to Incorrect Tire Labels
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Southeast Toyota is recalling 2005–2011 models for failing to comply with federal safety standards on tire selection and rims. Affected models were sold without the proper load-carrying capacity modification labels, which may cause the driver to overload the vehicle, increasing the chance of a crash. Dealers will mail the correct labels to the customer or install the label free of charge.
Learn more »Toyota Recalls 2004–2010 Vehicles Due to Stuck-Open Accelerator Pedal
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Toyota is recalling 2004–2010 models for an accelerator pedal that can get stuck in the wide open position due to problems with the floor mat. This may cause high vehicle speeds that make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which can result in a crash. In order to correct the problem, dealers will replace the pedals, alter the shape of the floor, and/or replace the floor mats. Toyota will also modify software on certain models to ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event that both are applied.
Learn more »Load Carrying Capacity Modification Labels Are Missing
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The load carrying capacity modification label may be missing from the vehicle. This information provides maximum load carrying weights as well as information about required tires and wheels. If not present, an inappropriate load may be carried in the vehicle, increasing a safety risk. Toyota has supplied customers with a new label to affix to the vehicle. This recall began on August 18, 2009.
Learn more »Certain Airbags May Not Deploy as Expected
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On 133 vehicles, certain airbag inflators were assembled with and insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper airbag deployment. In the event of a crash, If the airbag does not deploy as expected, the risk of injury will increase. Dealers will replace only the suspect airbags to correct this concern. The Toyota recall number is 60B. The Lexus recall number is 6LB.
Learn more »Adaptive Airbag May Not Deploy as Designed
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Certain regular cab pickup trucks equipped with a bench seat may have seat position and seat belt buckle sensor connector pins that are incorrectly positioned. The could affect the adaptive airbag deployment. In the event of a crash, occupants may not be properly restrained. Dealers will inspect the affected connectors and install an additional sub-wire harness to correct the pin location issue. This recall is scheduled to begin on July 25, 2005. The Toyota recall number is SCC 50I.
Learn more »Reduced Effectiveness of the Parking Brake
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The parking brake cable lock not may not have been tightened correctly, it may loosen and come off which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. The could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not place into "park" when the vehicle is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake pedal cable lock nut to the proper specification. This recall began on March 3, 2005. The Toyota recall number is 50C.
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