NHTSA recall 17V-285 (17V285000)
power train recall reported April 27, 2017 - about 227,732 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V285000
- Also written as
- 17V-285
- Manufacturer number
- H0G
- Reported
- April 27, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~227,732
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-285 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.