NHTSA 13V557000 United States
Toyota Tacoma recall: Engine
Official safety recall 13V557000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign13V557000
ComponentEngine
Report date2013-11-07
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 2013 | United States |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2014 | United States |
The problem
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.
The official remedy
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.