Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder

Date Announced

DEC 13, 2018

Vehicles Affected

44,121

Toyota Recall #

J16/J06

NHTSA Campaign #

18V888000

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

Actions

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.

Documents (11)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• December 13, 2018 - DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SAFETY RECALL J06 (Interim Notice J16)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SAFETY RECALL J06 (Remedy Notice) Certain 2018 – 2019 Model Year Tacoma Front Brake Performance Could Be Reduced
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4