Toyota recalls nearly 50K Tacoma trucks
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Toyota issued a recall for 48,420 Tacoma trucks over a shock absorber part that could detach while driving, posing a road hazard.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials explained in a recall notice that the affected trucks are equipped with front and rear shock absorbers that have an external oil reservoir attached to the shock absorber.
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The federal agency noted that untreated metal surfaces between the shock absorbers can corrode over time and this buildup.
In some instances, the oil reservoir might detach from the shock absorber. If the reservoir detaches while driving, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota Tacoma truck recall
Why you should care:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that the recall covers 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma trucks (43,827) and 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid vehicles (4,453).
Toyota investigated the vehicles and decided to launch a voluntary recall on July 30.
Are repairs available for the recalled Toyota Tacoma trucks?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled Toyota Tacoma hybrid trucks will be informed to return their vehicle to their local Toyota dealership.
Technicians will examine the front and rear shock absorber assemblies and will replace them with new ones for free.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that notifications to owners of the affected vehicles will take place on Oct. 5.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.