Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Valve Springs may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.


Report Received Date 11/07/2013
NHTSA ID 13V557000
Consequence Summary If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 3795
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V557000)