2014 Toyota Tacoma Recall: Engine (NHTSA 13V557000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2014 Toyota Tacoma vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

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 left unaddressed

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

Manufacturer's fix (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.

Additional notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 13V557000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 13V557000?

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.

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

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

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

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. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 13V557000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 13V557000, reported on 07/11/2013. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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