New Toyota Tacomas Recalled for Possible Oil Leak
Approximately 228,000 Toyota Tacoma pickups are affected by a recall.
According to the Japanese automaker, certain 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles have rear differentials that may leak oil. If there is an oil leak present and the vehicle is continuously operated, the rear differential could become damaged, resulting in noise and reduced propulsion. In some cases, the rear differential could seize, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
To address the issue, Toyota dealers will check the rear differential for any oil leakage. If no leaks are found, all fasteners will be re-tightened. If leakage is found however, the rear differential carrier gasket will be replaced with a new one, and new fasteners will be installed.
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In the situation where rear differential components are damaged, the entire rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be done free of cost.
Affected owners will be notified by first class mail starting in the middle of June.
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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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wow Toyota, I thought this news are Ford exclusive? haha