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Toyota Tacoma Recall: Rusting Leaf Springs
According to an article in the New York Times, Toyota has recalled 790,000 Tacoma pickup trucks due to a problem with the
leaf springs rusting out.
Leaf springs are named because they resemble the curled pages, or “leaves,” of a book. They support the truck’s rear end, absorb bumps, and allow the truck bed to carry heavy loads without damage. Rusting leaf springs can damage other parts of the truck, including the bed, brakes, and fuel tank.
Toyota is recalling 790,000 Tacoma pickup trucks from the 2005-11 model years worldwide, including about 690,000 in the United States, because a rear suspension part could break and possibly puncture the gas tank or damage a brake line, the automaker said Monday.
On vehicles with the defect, corrosion could weaken a leaf spring, allowing it to break. “The broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank,” the automaker said in a news release.
There are also numerous reports online about Toyota Tacomas being recalled for frame replacements. To confirm if your vehicle is affected, visit the
Safercar.gov website and enter your VIN.
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