Toyota is recalling about 32,000 Toyota Tacoma trucks in the United States because of a faulty crankshaft timing rotor that could cause them to stall unexpectedly.
The recall affects certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 V6 engine Tacomas. The V6 engine crankshaft timing rotor in the involved vehicles may have been produced with excessive anti-corrosion coating.
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This could cause the crank position sensor to malfunction, which could cause the vehicle to display a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), run roughly, misfire, or in some instances, stall.
Stalling at higher speeds may increase the risk of a crash.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the crank position sensors with new ones of an improved design at no cost to customers. All known owners of the involved vehicles will receive a notification by first class mail starting in mid-July.
Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is subject to change over time.
For the most up-to-date Safety Recall information on Lexus, Toyota and Scion customers should check their vehicle’s status by visiting http://www.toyota.com/recall and entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Safety Recall inquiry by individual VIN is also available at the NHTSA site: safercar.gov/vin.
For any other questions, customer support is also available by calling Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus Customer Service at 1-800-255-3987.