2008 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

330 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10197494Dec 12, 2017Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10127062Dec 8, 2017Equipment. Technical Instructions: Corrosion-Resistant Compound Campaign H0F Certain 2005- 2010 Model Year Tacoma. CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION.
• 10133654Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10133649Nov 21, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10146512Nov 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10197493Oct 30, 2017Equipment. Updated dealer letter
• 10197488Oct 30, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. There is a drivetrain vibration and/or noise.
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123426Oct 30, 2017Equipment. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10123425Oct 30, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10123424Oct 30, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10123423Oct 30, 2017Equipment. Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10123422Oct 30, 2017Steering, Suspension. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10123421Oct 30, 2017Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: Customer Support Program ZH2 Certain 2005 ? 2011 Model Year Tacoma Coverage for Propeller Shaft Universal Joints ? Customer Support Program ZH2 Dealer Letter now available on TIS. Refer to the Dealer Letter on TIS for additional information.
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10132704Oct 25, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise.
• 10132689Oct 23, 2017Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame.
• 10123410Oct 19, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Letter: October 19, 2018 Tundra (ZH7) Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Available.
• 10123407Oct 19, 2017Body and structure. Region Letter: October 19,2017 Tundra Frame Replacement (ZH7) and CRC Application is now available. ? Added additional op codes for Tundra to cover dealer costs of maintaining vehicles while waiting for frames, if applicable. ? Added op codes for Tundra to cover costs to replace Bed Assembly, if applicable. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma…
• 10123406Oct 19, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Email: ? 2007-2008 (ZH7) Tundra Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10123405Oct 19, 2017Body and structure. Region Email: ? 2007-2008 (ZH7) Tundra Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10132683Oct 12, 2017Body and structure. Region Letter: October 12,2017 Sequoia Frame Replacement (ZH8 and ZH9) is now available. ? Added additional op codes for Sequoia to cover dealer costs of maintaining vehicles while waiting for frames, if applicable. Specific information for Region support is provided below. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia…
• 10132682Oct 12, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Email: ? 2005-2007 (ZH8) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. ? 2008 (ZH9) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10132681Oct 12, 2017Body and structure. Region Email: ? 2005-2007 (ZH8) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. ? 2008 (ZH9) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10123390Oct 12, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: October 12, 2017 Sequoia (ZH8 and ZH9) Frame Replacement and CRC Application now available. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ?…
• 10132652Oct 2, 2017Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame.
• 10132491Sep 29, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. September 29, 2017 Rental Invoice requirement has been added. ? Estimated Launch Timing has been updated for Tundra and Sequoia models.
• 10132490Sep 29, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. September 29, 2017 Rental Invoice requirement has been added. ? Estimated Launch Timing has been updated for Tundra and Sequoia models. September 7, 2017 Tacoma UIO (Units in Operation) has been updated. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following…
• 10132477Sep 19, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: This communication only applies to dealerships located in Pennsylvania. As discussed in our August 28, 2017 Dealer Daily message, dealers in Pennsylvania were required to wait to commence CRC application for the H0F campaign until after expiration of a 15 working-day notification period.
• 10119417Sep 11, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a letter dated September 8, 2017 from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDAQ), confirming that the H0F campaign is exempt from air permit requirements as long as Toyota dealers comply with all conditions set forth in the WVDAQ letter. Your dealership will be able to do so by (1) keeping a copy of this WVDAQ letter in your records for the H0F campaign and…
• 10119406Sep 7, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: September 7, 2017 Tacoma UIO (Units in Operation) has been updated. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available.
• 10119405Sep 6, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a letter dated September 5, 2017 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP), confirming that the H0F campaign is exempt from air permit requirements as long as Toyota dealers comply with all conditions set forth in the MADEP letter. Your dealership will be able to do so by (1) keeping a copy of this MADEP letter in your records for the H0F and (2)…
• 10119401Sep 5, 2017Body and structure. Reference Guide: ASM Reference Guide for Warranty Extension Program (WEP) ZH6 - Covered Components: if Frame Replacement is Needed.
• 10119399Sep 1, 2017Equipment. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle's frame.
• 10197434Aug 31, 2017Equipment. Technical Instructions for Limited Service Campaign
• 10152160Aug 29, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: ZH6 Frame Replacement Checksheet
• 10152159Aug 29, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame.
• 10152155Aug 29, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Letter: Extension of Warranty Coverage for Frame Corrosion. Technician Training Requirements have been updated to reflect amendments to the post-repair sign off and validation procedure.
• 10152149Aug 28, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Instructions: Corrosion-Resistant Compound Application, Certain 2005 through 2010 Model Year Tacoma
• 10152148Aug 28, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Letter: Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available.
• 10152147Aug 28, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Email: Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available.
• 10152146Aug 28, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Region Letter: Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available.
• 10152145Aug 28, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Region Email: Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available.
• 10152144Aug 28, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Letter: Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) Application. As part of the H0F Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) program, your dealership will receive a new set of the Vaupel HSDR 3300 spray guns to replace the old set of spray guns used for prior CRC campaigns and currently in your possession. You should use this new set of spray guns to conduct the H0F and any future CRC campaigns.
• 10152143Aug 28, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Letter: Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) Application. As with prior CRC campaigns, the H0F Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) campaign is subject to state and local air emissions and permitting requirements. These requirements vary, and in the following regions, CRC application for the H0F may not yet begin, as Toyota is still waiting for certain approvals/notifications: ? Massachusetts ? West…
• 10152142Aug 28, 2017Equipment. Technical Instructions: Corrosion-Resistant Compound Application, Certain 2005 through 2010 Modal Year Tacoma.
• 10152141Aug 28, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: 2005-2010 Tacoma Frame Replacement is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10152140Aug 28, 2017Body and structure. Region Letter: 2005-2010 Tacoma Frame Replacement is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10152139Aug 28, 2017Body and structure. Region Email: 2005-2010 Tacoma Frame Replacement is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10132410Jul 20, 2017Air bags, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain…

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