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VehicleApr 27, 2017227,732 affected

Toyota recall: Power train

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

What could happen

If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V285000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 27, 2017
Owners notified
Jun 19, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
227,732
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 18, 2015 to Mar 24, 2017
Part
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Maker's own recall number
H0G

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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