Toyota Recalls 690,000 Tacomas for Faulty Leaf Springs
The Toyota Tacoma is the latest vehicle to be recalled by the Japanese automaker.
Toyota will be recalling around 690,000 Tacoma pickups to address an issue with the rear suspension system. According to a statement released by Toyota, “the involved vehicles’ rear suspension contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion.”
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As a result, the broken leaf could come in contact with surrounding components, including the fuel tank and potentially causing a leak and resulting in a fire. The Japanese automaker is not aware of any injuries related to the defect and the recall will affect the Tacoma 4X4 and Tacoma Pre-runner models from the 2005-2011 model years.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Ouch. The 4x4 and Palm Pre-runner are affected?
Is the 1998 tacoma affected?