Toyota recall: Power train
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota tacoma pickup trucks. The propeller shaft may develop cracks during the manufacturing process. Over time, the cracks may eventually lead to the separation of the propeller shaft.
What could happen
This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front propeller shaft on affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Tacoma 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V042000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 16, 2009 to Feb 5, 2010
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Suspension Aug 6, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Equipment Mar 24, 2026
- Toyota recall: Power train Oct 1, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 6, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.