Toyota recalling 228,000 Tacoma's due to oil leaks and possible loss of control of vehicle

Check the oil in the diff and keep driving it.

 

looks like somebody pissed on that sucker

 

Haha...fuck man, you're on fire tonight.

 

I'm in the same situation. Just going to go with it... Hope they say it's safe to drive on Monday. If not, I figure I'm saving miles on my truck.

 

I took mine in Tuesday to my dealer in WV.. They kept it for about 2hrs and found no issue. Good luck to the rest of you guys..

 

Winner for worst leak pic...so far. Keep us updated. And like Smitty asked, are you on the recall list?

 

my wrangler has had 5 recalls in 3 years

 

Just checked my VIN. Yes, my truck is under the recall.

 

just ran my vin and that recall comes up.my diff isn't leaking yet but I only have 3800 miles on my truck so I will wait to get the notice and let them tighten the bolts I guess.

 

Don't wait for a notice. Call the dealer and they should get you in. I called, had an appt 2 days later, got it checked (no leak) and retorqued, done. Easy.

 

sounds good,thanks I know everyone at the dealership anyway because I work for Subaru and I call my Toyota dealership often for parts for our Toyota trade ins.i can get in anytime I want.

 

This is exactly what happened to me. Now I'm stuck with a Rav4... Grrrrrrr......

 

I was told if I drive it off the lot after they had looked at it and I was in the system that the repair that needed to be performed wouldn't be covered under warranty/recall which made absolutely no sence to me. So basically I would be responsible for paying for it.

 

so far no recall on mine..and visually there is no sign of oil leak...so fingers crossed.

 

Just got official word from clovis toyota that my rear differential is leaking. Bad one too. And it will have to stay until the repair kit comes in. Disappointed overall about it.

 

My diff wasn't leaking and just needed to be torqued to spec, but I'm taking no chances. 4.88 Nitro pumpkin swap coming soon. I mean, they are basically forcing me to do this. It's like, my hands are tied and stuff.

And stuff.

 

I find it difficult to believe a dealership can confiscate someones vehicle without the owner first saying ok to it. I realize it's probably the safer thing to do for the owner but are they really being told they can't have their property by these dealerships? Just curious what the actual conversation has been.

 

Most ppl don't own their own vehicles, they either lease or finance, until your name is on the title, it can be taken form you by the title owner. This is at least one reason I don't like debt on my chit.

 

All fluid leaks are under warranty for 3/36 and the drivetrain leaks are covered for up to 60k miles last time I checked, the dealers are inspecting for leaks during the 2yr free maintenance.

 

That's assuming these people are all (or mostly) financed through TFS - which I'm guessing is not the case.