2004 Toyota Tacoma Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 12V542000Nov 23, 2012150,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
  Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2001–2004

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode…

  Possible consequence: Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. Detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

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• 05V225000May 17, 2005768,379 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2001–2004, Tundra 2002–2004, Sequoia 2002–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.

  Possible consequence: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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• 04V214000May 5, 20048 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2004

  Reported issue: Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, 'seat belt assemblies.' the driver's side seat belt has incorrect markings.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the standard.

  Remedy: Dealers have replaced the seat belts. No vehicles were sold to consumers.

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