Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 18V888000 · announced December 13, 2018 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 44,121 units affected

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

The risk

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.