Welding debris in the wrong place means Toyota is recalling two model years of Tacoma pickups. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners. Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Up to 381,199 pickups may be affected.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Thank you, Russ and Tina! Well,it seems that recalls are just a normal aspect of weekly events. 🙁 Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂