2005 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Why it matters: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Owner notification: January 29, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

Why it matters: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Owner notification: February 24, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the driverâ’s air bag module. if damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the driverâ’s side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. an interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Owner notification: August 3, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Defect: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Why it matters: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2010. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Owner notification: May 27, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Defect: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Why it matters: This does not meet the standard requirements.

Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. dealers will also correct the owner's manual. the safety recall began on may 27, 2010. owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

Owner notification: May 27, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.