Toyota Canada announced a safety recall on approximately 9,000 Tacoma pickup trucks from the 2001 to 2004 model years.
During manufacture, the spare tire carrier lift plate underneath the rear bed may not have received adequate rust protection. The lack of phosphate coating combined with prolonged exposure to high road salt use and other environmental factors may contribute to the development of more than normal corrosion of the lift plate on some vehicles.
Over time, and in limited cases, a rusty lift plate could break and result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle.
Affected owners will receive a notification letter by mail starting next month. Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the spare tire carrier lift plate and provide a remedy if necessary, all at no charge.
During manufacture, the spare tire carrier lift plate underneath the rear bed may not have received adequate rust protection. The lack of phosphate coating combined with prolonged exposure to high road salt use and other environmental factors may contribute to the development of more than normal corrosion of the lift plate on some vehicles.
Over time, and in limited cases, a rusty lift plate could break and result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle.
Affected owners will receive a notification letter by mail starting next month. Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the spare tire carrier lift plate and provide a remedy if necessary, all at no charge.