Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2007
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
108
Model Affected
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA
2007 Toyota Tacoma Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.
Defect Consequence:
THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
108
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 70D