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Toyota recall includes 690,000 Tacoma pickups from 2005-2011

Toyota will recall 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks because the rear leaf springs could break, puncture the gas tank and cause a fire. Owners affected by the Toyota recall will be notified by mail and have the problem fixed at no additional cost. 

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The 2011 Tacoma. Toyota on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 said it will recall 690,000 Tacoma Four-by-Four and Pre-Runner pickups from the 2005 through 2011 model years because the rear leaf springs could break, puncture the gas tank and cause a fire.
  • By Staff Associated Press

Toyota says it is recalling 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks because the rear leaf springs could break, puncture the gas tank and cause a fire.

The recall covers Tacoma Four-by-Four and Pre-Runner pickups from the 2005 through 2011 model years.

The automaker says the leaf springs can fracture due to stress and corrosion. They can move out of position and come into contact with surrounding components, including the gas tank. Toyota says it's not aware of any fires, crashes or injuries from the problem.

Owners will be notified by mail and Toyota says dealers will fix the problem at no cost.

Toyota's recall notice for the Tacoma pickups is below:

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 690,000  Model Year 2005-2011 Tacoma 4x4 and Tacoma Pre-Runner pickup trucks.

The involved vehicles’ rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves.  There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion.  If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. If the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire.

Toyota is not aware of any fires, crashes, injuries or fatalities associated with this condition.

Owners of the vehicles involved in this recall will receive a notification by first class mail.  Toyota dealers will remedy the condition at no cost to the owner.

Detailed information is available to customers at www.toyota.com/recall and by calling the Toyota Customer Experience Center.

Owners with questions can call Toyota at (800) 331-4331.

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