The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 45 mph, there was an abnormally loud noise emitting under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the leaf spring and the brake line fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the leaf springs fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Peoria, IL, USA

In June of 2014 I went to get an MA state safety inspection sticker and was told at the sullivan tire auto center in raynham, MA that one of the leaf springs on my 2008 Tacoma was fractured and I could not get a safety inspection sticker. I went to copeland Toyota, in brockton, MA, (where I bought the vehicle) and was told that the broken spring was due to old age. I then went back to sullivan tire and had them replace the leaf springs on my truck. Then on September 29, 2014, I received an interim recall notice from Toyota saying that the leaf springs on my truck could fracture. The NHTSA reference id is 14V604. When I called copeland Toyota to get reimbursed for the replacement of the leaf springs they said it was Toyota's problem. I called Toyota in torrance, ca several times and was told I had to wait for a second notice (remedy) before I could be considered for reimbursement. It has been almost an entire year and I am still waiting for a second notice (remedy) letter to find out how I can submit the documents I have for reimbursement (paid invoice from sullivan tire and cancelled check from my bank for the work that was done). I have waited patiently for the second letter to come and I think 12 months is far too long for me to wait to get some information from Toyota regarding how I can get reimbursed for the replacement of the fractured spring. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

- Raynham, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Holden, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle hit a bump in the road. As a result, there was a cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle became unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the leaf spring on the rear passengers side. The failure recurred on the rear drivers side, and the leaf spring was replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Starrucca, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine repair, the technician diagnosed that both rear leaf springs had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension) however, the part needed to repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,436. MA 10/19/2015

- Willoughby, OH, USA

March 2014:the rear spring on the toyotat Tacoma broke. Toyota denied responsibility. I paid for new leaf. August 2014: The other spring broke. Again Toyota denied responsibility. I paid for a new leaf. Sept 29, 2014: A recall notice is issued for rear leaf spring. Sept 29 to date: Toyota acknowledges the problem and agrees to reimburse me for my out of pocket expenses and replace the springs. But....no date is available for the replacement. They say they cannot pay me back until they replace the springs. Today: Toyota corporate says they have no information on the availability of parts. Nothing can be done until they are given the information on the parts. Now I cannot believe that Toyota does not have in their logistics system an exact understanding of when the parts will be available. They are delaying this in the hope of customers forgetting about it and to delay the investment necessary to carry out the recall. I believe action by the nhsta is called for both due to the delay and the failure to provide meaningful information.

- Bearsville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 10/2

- Zanesville , OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V604000 (suspension) and 11V148000 (tires); however, the part needed was not available for an extended period of time. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Ogden, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14V604000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Gate City , VA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Tacoma leaf springs broken and not supporting vehicle. Damaged and replaced shocks and alignment. Vehicle is unsafe due to recall and possible puncture of fuel tank due to defective leaf springs and can also sever the brake lines. Toyota is aware of voluntary recall but has refused to replace leaf springs even after admitting that the vehicle is not supported as required by leaf springs and that the shocks were overused to the point of failure and were replaced due to the lack of support. New shocks and everything except leaf springs installed yet Tacoma still bottoms out due to lack of proper leaf springs even with new equipment installed. Toyota customer assistance center notified and refused first request and second filed on 8/4/2015 with case number 1508031434 assigned. Level two agent peter again refused to replace know defective parts or honor recall after being informed that parts were available at both riverview Toyota. And earnhardt Toyota, both in mesa Arizona. Both dealerships informed me that they are directed by the corporate customer assistance center to not replace any recall items without first getting approval regardless of the known dangers to both person and property, or that the part is broken and does not perform to actions of it's design. Toyota has been made aware of the damages, safety concerns, as well as lost time and costs ($993.41in service repairs plus 5 lost use/work days to date), yet has refused to honor or abide by the requirements to replace the defective equipment.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

I was driving at highway speed on the interstate without a load in the back of my truck. I went over a slight bump in the road and went to apply the breaks. Upon applying the breaks I had no response from them. The leaf springs broke; cutting my brake-line. I subsequently had the leaf springs replaced and the brake-line repaired at a cost to me of approximaetly $1300.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension system) was received in October of 2014. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Elizabeth, PA, USA

I heard a noise from the rear end when I hit a pothole.when I got home and checked the rear end, I noticed 1 of the R/R leaf springs had fractured all the way through. I had it replaced at a service station in April 2013.I received a notice from Toyota in 2014 that certain 2005-2011 vehicles would be recalled.this is July of 2015 and still no word on the fix or recall. It seems fairly obvious it would be better to add another leaf spring for better support. What is taking so long to resolve this issue? I contacted Toyota customer care for reimbursement months ago, but all they keep saying is they can do nothing till the fix is approved and ready. Its been 2 yrs. Since the incident. Surely they should move faster than this.

- Washington, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the remedy were not yet available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 20 mph, the rear suspension failed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.

- Uhrichsville, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oak Hill, FL, USA

I have noticed for several months that the truck has been "bottoming out" when going over a bump with a load. I got under to inspect and noticed a right leaf spring broke and sitting over on the axle. The top part was still connected to the other leaf springs. It broke in the area above the axle. Toyota still has no parts to fix the issue. Somebody needs to get them on the ball to fixing the problem!! what if it had broke and went on the side of the tire, rubbed it and I had a blow out driving.

- Tallassee, AL, USA

I received a recall about possible rear spring breakage due to pressure corrosion. The description addressed the possibility of a punctured gas tank or damaged brake line. It is now late April of 2015 and according to Toyota's web site they are still trying to figure out how to fix it. When I contact the dealer, all they say is we are powerless until we hear from Toyota. I am concerned that Toyota does not want to figure out a solution. Surely company with Toyota's staff and resources could have come up with something by now.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, a knocking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle while coming to a complete stop. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension), however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA