Mechanic Notes

2018 Toyota Tacoma Master Cylinder recall 18V888000

Safety recall

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder · Campaign 18V888000 · Reported 13/12/2018

Symptoms / what can happen

Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cause

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.

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 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.

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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