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Toyota Tacoma brake part may weaken stopping power

NHTSA campaign 18V888000 · Reported 2018-12-13 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Weaker brakes and longer stopping distances raise the chance of a crash, and while the notice does not tell owners to park the truck, this is one to get scheduled promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

The brake master cylinder is the part that turns your push on the brake pedal into pressure at the wheels. On some trucks it was machined incorrectly at the factory, which can damage a seal inside it. That reduces braking performance, so the truck needs a longer distance to stop than it should. Only trucks built with the bad part are covered, so it is worth checking your VIN. A dealer replaces the master cylinder free.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Tacoma is part of recall J16/J06.
2. Contact your Toyota dealer for an appointment, or call Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
3. Have the brake master cylinder replaced at no cost to you.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary
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.
Safety risk
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.