Recall for 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma

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Leonlug

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They issued a recall today for 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma. 228,000 trucks have this issue. To check to see if your truck has it I've attached a way to check to see if your truck was one of them. It has to deal with the rear locker leaking oil which can lead to it locking up cause you to skid and crash. Stay safe!

https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/vinLookup

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TOYOTA RECALLS CERTAIN TACOMA VEHICLES

Toyota Motor North America, Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 228,000 vehicles are involved.

The involved vehicles have rear differentials that may leak oil. If a vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the rear differential could become damaged, which can result in noise and reduced propulsion. In some cases the rear differential could seize, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

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, the rear differential carrier gasket will be replaced with a new one, and new fasteners will be installed. If rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced with a new one. This remedy will be at no cost to customers. All known owners of the involved vehicles will receive a notification by first class mail starting in the middle of June.

Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date Safety Recall information on Lexus, Toyota and Scion customers should check their vehicle’s status by visiting http://www.toyota.com/recall and entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Safety Recall inquiry by individual VIN is also available at the NHTSA site: safercar.gov/vin. For any additional questions, customer support is also available by calling Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus Customer Service at 1-800-255-3987.
 

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Just got back from the dealership yesterday for the 10k service. They checked and said mine 2016 is not on the recall list. Phew... :-)
 
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yep just checked my VIN, im in the clear too.

This is serious though gents, my girlfriends best friend just died in 1st gen Tacoma. Read end/diff locked up and flipped the truck. Her bf was driving and she was pregnant :(