Toyota Recalls About 48,000 2024-2025 Tacoma TRD Offroad Trucks Over a Shock Part That Can Come Off
Toyota said Aug. 6 that corrosion can cause the oil reservoir on the shock absorbers to detach, and that a reservoir that detaches while driving can create a road hazard. Dealers will inspect the front and rear shock absorber assemblies and replace the affected ones at no cost, and Toyota said owners will be notified by early October 2026.
PLANO, Texas - Toyota said on Aug. 6 that it is conducting a safety recall involving certain model-year 2024 and 2025 Tacoma TRD Offroad vehicles, approximately 48,000 in the U.S. Over time, corrosion can build up and cause the oil reservoir on the shock absorbers in the subject vehicles to detach, the company said. Shock absorbers are the dampers at each wheel. If the reservoir detaches while driving, it can create a road hazard, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury to another road user, according to Toyota.
All known owners of the subject vehicles will be notified to return their vehicle to a Toyota dealer, Toyota said. For all involved vehicles, the dealer will inspect the front and rear shock absorber assemblies and will replace the affected assemblies with improved ones, at no cost. Toyota said it will notify customers by early October 2026. Owners can check whether a vehicle is involved by visiting Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information. Toyota said recall information is current as of the filing date and is subject to change. Additional questions can be directed to the Toyota Brand Engagement Center, 1-800-331-4331.
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