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50,000 miles · Apr 2, 2013

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BEEN TO DEALER ONCE 2 YEARS AGO ABOUT RUSTING FRAME AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD NOT BE ADDRESSED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO PERFORATIONS. I'M SORRY BUT ONCE THERE ARE PERFORATIONS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MAKING IT UNSAFE AND UNDRIVEABLE.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10505432

121,000 miles · Feb 28, 2013

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THE FRAME ON MY 2006 DOUBLE CAB TACOMA IS SEVERELY RUSTED. HUGE METAL FLAKES WITH QUARTER SIZE THICKNESS IS FLAKING OFF THE MAIN FRAME & ALL CROSS MEMBERS. THERE IS A HOLE THAT HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE TRUCK BED IN THE FRAME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY LOOKED AT THE FRAME AND SAID IT WAS VERY RUSTY BUT RIGHT NOW THERE WAS NOT ANYTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP BECAUSE TOYOTA HAD NOT ISSUED ANY OFFICIAL "RECALL" OR "TSB" FOR FRAME REPAIR FOR 2006 MODELS. I CALLED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER LINE. THE LADY TOOK ALL MY INFORMATION AND CONCERN, BUT INFORMED ME THAT AT THIS TIME I WAS ON MY OWN TO HAVE ANY FRAME WORK REPAIRED. I FEEL THE TOYOTA CORPORATION SHOULD STAND BEHIND THE 2005+ YEARS TACOMA FRAME RUST ISSUES AS THEY HAVE WITH THE 2001-04 MODEL. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE SEVERE FRAME RUST ISSUE DID NOT END WITH THE 2004 MODEL TACOMA. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10500735

60,000 miles · Dec 26, 2012

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THE FRAME OF MY 2006 TACOMA IS RUSTING SEVERELY, ESPECIALLY THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE FRAME TOGETHER. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH 'SURFACE RUST' AND IT'S 'NORMAL', EVEN THOUGH IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE PROBLEM IS A GALVANIC REACTION AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE STRUCTURAL FAILURE. THE TWO PREVIOUS GENERATION TACOMA'S HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT I HAVE FOUND ACROSS NORTH AMERICA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA OBVIOUSLY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. I HAVE TAKEN ACTION TO PROTECT THE FRAME BUT TOYOTA REFUSES TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN OBVIOUS DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10490098

88,320 miles · Dec 20, 2012

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FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH. TRUCK WILL NO LONGER PASS PA STATE INSPECTION. HAD WELDING DONE TO REPAIR BUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER AREAS ON FRAME WITH SEVERE RUST. WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA BEFORE IT CAUSES A CRASH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10489349

100,102 miles · Dec 4, 2012

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I TOOK MY 2006 TACOMA IN FOR MY YEARLY PENNSYLVANIA INSPECTION ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT TWO SEPARATE PLACES WONT PASS IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT. TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAS COVERED PREVIOUS YEARS.I CALLED TOYOTA ONLY TO BE TOLD IT WAS MY PROBLEM AND THEY WONT FIX IT SINCE ITS NOT IN THE COVERED YEARS. ALL THEY GAVE ME WAS A REFERENCE # (1212040621) AND THE ADDRESS FOR THEIR LEGAL DEPT SO I COULD REFER A LAWYER TO THERE. WHY WOULD I WANT TO GET A LAWYER WHEN THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS YEARS? ITS THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, NOT MY FAULT. SO IM LEFT WITH A $30,000 TRUCK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY THAT I CANT USE! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10487326

56,000 miles · Oct 4, 2012

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2006 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS OUTRAGEOUS RUST TO FRAME. I HAVE READ THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SUBJECT BY OTHER PEOPLE AND IT'S MORE OF PRETTY MUCH SAME PROBLEM. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE ISN'T AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS KIND OF RUST IS NOT NORMAL BY ANY STANDARD. I HAVE SEEN MANY MAKES AND MODELS OF PICK UP TRUCKS FIVE YEARS OLDER THAN THIS ONE WITH LITTLE OR NO RUST TO THEIR FRAMES. I'M SURE THAT THERE IS A TEST TO DETERMINE WHAT QUALITY STEEL THEY USED ON TACOMA FRAME. IS IT CHINA RECYCLED STEEL? (NOTHING ELSE WOULD RUST SO QUICK AND SO BAD.) IT'S HARD FOR ME TO IMAGINE THAT AUTOMAKER OF THIS SIZE WOULD PUT 2 TONS OF WEIGHT ON FRAMES SO DEFECTIVE, TO SAVE FEW DOLLARS. FRAME IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE ,EVERYTHING RIDES ON IT INCLUDING PERSONS LIFE. FOR TOYOTA TO SAY THAT YOU NEED HOLES IN THE FRAME BEFORE THEY MAY OR MAY NOT DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT IS GREEDY. THEY SHOULD HAVE USED THE RIGHT KIND OF MATERIAL IN THE FIRST PLACE. FOR OVER $30,000 FOR THEIR PICK UP TRUCK MOST PEOPLE WOULD EXPECT THE FRAME TO BE MADE OUT OF STEEL NOT MUD; BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. AFTER ALL $30,000 IS NO POCKET CHANGE FOR MOST PEOPLE. I AM SURE THEY WOULD NOT BE SAYING THAT IF IT WAS THEIR FAMILY MEMBER DRIVING THEIR TACOMA ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. I COULD GO ON ABOUT THIS, BUT WHAT'S THE POINT? THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD PROTECT IT'S CITIZENS FROM CHEATERS LIKE TOYOTA, NOT LET THEM GET AWAY BECAUSE THEY HAVE BILLIONS. AVERAGE CITIZEN DOES NOT STAND A CHANCE AGAINST CORPORATION OF THAT SIZE. "TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS AT TOYOTA I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A PEACEFUL DEATH WHEN THE TIME COMES, AND YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE ALL THE PROFITS WITH YOU. YOU MUST HAVE WORKED REALLY HARD ON THIS SCAM. YOU KNOW WHAT MATERIALS YOU USE FOR YOUR PRODUCT." IF THIS OFFENDS ANYONE I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE, THIS IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS ORDEAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10478636

35,000 miles · Aug 29, 2012

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THE FRAME ON MY 2006 TACOMA IS TOTALLY RUSTED! THE FINISH ON MY WHEELS IS PEELING OFF AS WELL!!!! TOTAL CRAP!! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10472856

29,407 miles · Aug 21, 2012

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WE OWN A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR A STATE INSPECTION AND WAS POINTED OUT TO US THAT THE VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST WITH AREA OF SIGNIFICANT RUST FLAKING OFF. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL RUST THROUGH IN ONE AREA. WE TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED IT.THEY TOOK PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE TO FORWARD TO TOYOTA FOR THEM TO EVALUATE THE SITUATION. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TECHNICIAN EXCLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THIS MUCH RUST FOR SUCH A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE (29,407 MILES). TOYOTA REPLIED TO THE INQUIRY AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY WOULD NOT ACT ON IT. LOOKING AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND COMPARING WITH OTHER EARLIER TACOMAS THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR FRAME RUST, I FAIL TO SEE WHERE THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED HAVING A MAJOR RUST PROBLEM. I'M CONCERNED THAT THERE WILL BE FURTHER DEGRADATION AND POSSIBLE LEAD TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. PICTURES AND COPY OF WORK ORDER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10471790

87,731 miles · Aug 20, 2012

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE WOULD STAY CLOSED.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE CONSOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,731. ....UPDATED 10/11/12…

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NHTSA ODI #10471532

117,000 miles · Jul 15, 2012

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SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED ON THE MORNING OF 7/12/12.SNAPPING OF THE CABLE RESULTED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECOMING AIRBORNE AND SHIFTING TO THE SIDE WHILE IN MID AIR. LUCKILY TIME WAS ON MY SIDE. I WAS WORKING NIGHTS AND HAD THIS INCIDENT UNFOLDED WHILE WORKING MY NORMAL DAY SHIFT, I AM POSITIVE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACT BETWEEN MY VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH TIRE AND RIM ON ROUTE 287 NORTH IN NEW JERSEY AS THE ROADS ARE PACKED LIKE SARDINES IN A CAN YET MOVING AT A BRISK PACE. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IS WAS AT FIRST BUT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF INTO THE SHOULDER. FOUND THE WHEEL AND NOTICED THAT THE UNUSED SPARE TIRE IS NOW IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $180. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10465688

Official recalls

16V396000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Jun 2, 2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

14V743000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Nov 19, 2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

14V604000 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf

Sep 29, 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

13V337000 · Seat Belts

Aug 7, 2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

12V092000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 7, 2012

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

09V388000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Oct 5, 2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

09V223000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jun 15, 2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

06V096000 · Air Bags

Apr 3, 2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

06V061000 · Tires:bead

Mar 2, 2006

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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NHTSA investigations

DP08001 · Sudden And Uncontrolled Acceleration

Opened Jan 31, 2008 · Closed Aug 27, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

THE PETITIONER OWNS A MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.IN A PETITION SENT TO NHTSA'S OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) DATED JANUARY 10, 2008, HE ALLEGES HE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING HIS TACOMA.THE PETITIONER REPORTED THAT DURING BOTH INCIDENTS, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED OF ITS OWN ACCORD (WITHOUT ACCELERATOR APPLICATION), CAUSING SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.THE PETITIONER REQUESTED THAT THE AGENCY COMMENCE A PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INVOLVING THE ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.ODI REVIEWED THE PETITION, ASSESSED VOQS, INTERVIEWED PERSONS WHO FILED VOQS, TESTED THE VEHICLE, AND REVIEWED TOYOTA'S RESPONSE TO AN AGENCY INFORMATION REQUEST.THE COMPLAINTS FELL INTO THREE GROUPS.A MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS MAY HAVE INVOLVED THE TACOMA'S THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.SOME COMPLAINTS DID NOT INVOLVE A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.FOR THE REMAINING REPORTS, ALTHOUGH THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM AS ONE POSSIBLE EXPLANATION, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE RELATED TO THROTTLE CONTROL OR ANY UNDERLYING CAUSE THAT GAVE RISE TO THE COMPLAINT.FOR THOSE VEHICLES WHERE THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM DID NOT PERFORM AS THE OWNER BELIEVES IT SHOULD HAVE, THE INFORMATION SUGGESTING A POSSIBLE DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IS QUITE LIMITED.ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION IS UNLIKELY TO RESULT IN A FINDING THAT A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS OR A NHTSA ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT AS REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER.THEREFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S SAFETY MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.PLEASE SEE THEFEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

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