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NHTSARecalled Nov 7, 2013 · #13V557000

Valve Springs may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall

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Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time. If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Valve Springs may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
  • 2013-2014 Tacoma
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Model numbers
2014 Tacoma
UPCs

What you should do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

View the official CPSC notice