Toyota Tacoma added to growing recall numbers

By Matt Brogan | February 15th, 2010

Toyota’s on-going recall woes are set to continue with approximately 8,000 vehicles likely to be added to the tally today. The news comes as Toyota announced the addition of its US-based Tacoma model to growing list.

This time round the issue relates to a potentially faulty drive shaft that, according to a Toyota spokesperson Mr Brian Lyons, could crack at the rear joint leading to a separation of the drive shaft from the vehicle without warning.

“Most of the vehicles (included in the recall) are in the pipeline in Toyota’s distribution system or on dealer lots,” said Mr Lyons.

Toyota will be issuing a voluntary recall of its new 2010 Tacoma 4WD models produced between mid-December 2009 and February 2010. Two-wheel drive (2WD) models are not affected by the recall.

The problem was uncovered during the manufacturing process which is handled by external supplier Dana, the same supplier that produced the now recalled rusty frames of the Toyota Tundra (also recently recalled).

The Toyota Tacoma is not sold in Australia.

john

Why is it only a voluntary recall? How deadly is tail shaft flogging around under your car. This toyota lot don’t think much of safety at the moment. Have a look at what just happened to your company You DIM WITS !!!!!!!!
Riley

Good one Toyota……another stuff up!! Whie we are talking recalls ……whats the stroy with the GM Captiva? I heard it is being recalled for a loss of steering problem!!! Is that correct? I didnt see a story here about it….

Alan

Yes Riley,
There are plenty of other recalls going on at the moment from all sorts of makes, but the media mainly reports Toyota’s problems.

The Craptiva recall is as follows, “In some instances, the intermediate shaft which connects the steering column to the steering rack may become disconnected. If the intermediate shaft becomes disconnected, this may result in a loss of steering control.” That is “suddenly no stearing” – that would be exciting, No!

Honda also has an air-bag problem that may kill the driver instead of saving him.
For all the Australian recalls go to http://www.recalls.gov.au it’s an education.

Karen

Im afraid to step into a toyota Dealership. With all these Recalls

Who know’s what could go wrong now!

Who is going to take top podium this year, holden, ford, mazda, hyundai or mitsubishi?
safety first

How times have changed…. previously this sort of recall, with most vehicles still to be delivered to customers would have gone unnoticed and the ones already delivered would have been done on first service. Now it’s major news…
This has been coming for years…. and deservedly so! I know that they will get it right but they will have to pull their head in before had and get back to the humble company they were when they were good.