Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

13V557000

ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingReported2013-11-07Affected3,795 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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