Recall 18V-888
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2018 to 2019 Toyota Tacoma: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-888
- Reported
- December 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 44,121 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Tacoma 2018 to 2019