Toyota Recalls 690,000 Tacoma Pickups For Rear Suspension Issue That Could Lead To Fire
USA Today reports the recall applies to model year 2005 to 2011 Tacoma 4×4 and Pre-Runner trucks.
Officials with Toyota report the vehicles have rear leaf springs that could be subject to corrosion, leading to a fracture. If a fracture occurs one of the plates could slide out of position and puncture the gas tank. That could then lead to a fuel lead and increased risk of fire.
Toyota is not aware of any fires, crashes,injuries or fatalities related to the issue.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and Toyota dealers will fix the issue at no cost.
This is the second time the manufacturer has been in the news this week. Yesterday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it would examine nearly 160 consumer complaints about unattended acceleration in Toyota Corolla vehicles.
Toyota recalls 690,000 Tacoma pickups [USA Today]
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