2013 Toyota Tacoma Engine recall 13V557000
Safety recall
Symptoms / what can happen
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Cause
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.
The fix, in plain English
Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.
Difficulty
Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.
Cost
Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.
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