NHTSA recall 18V-888 (18V888000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 13, 2018 - about 44,121 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V888000
- Also written as
- 18V-888
- Manufacturer number
- J16/J06
- Reported
- December 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~44,121
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Why it is dangerous
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-888 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.