NHTSA Recall 18V888000
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2018-12-13. An estimated 44,121 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: J16/J06
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.