NHTSA recall campaign
18V888000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingReported2018-12-13Affected44,121 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Risk
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →