Brake line recall

Sad

 

Did he say which year?

 

Seems like around the launch of the 5th gen.

 

Yeah well, the 5th gen will run on dilithium crystals and you know how unreliable they are. I'll stick with my proven turbo 4.

 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/TOYOTA/TACOMA/PU%252FCC/4WD#recalls

"...A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in June 2025..."

Sigh.....

 

I anticipate getting a remedy next year. Until then, I just switched to 18” pro wheels.

 

Well, my sales guy sent me a perky e-mail...

Hey Bob! Just heard that it looks like July sometime is when they’ll have the remedy for the Tacoma’s

WTF Toyota?

 

Sales guys…

 

Sales guys, LOL.

Rule #1. They're not your friend, they just pretend to be. That's their job.
Rule #2 See rule #1.

I have countless salesman stories. But my favorite one is when after a test drive of a turbo Trans Am, the salesman actually spit on the turbo to demonstrate how hot it gets. They're classy folks. It was in Las Vegas. A city consumed with glitter coating classless.

 

A turbo fire chicken, I'll bet that fun.

 

Let's say a guy has a 2024 tacoma sport with 18" wheels. He buys a set of 17" steel wheels and winter tires from the dealer. Do you think the dealer will buy back the winter tire package from him or will they fix the brake line issue on his sport?

 

Nope, but they would be more than happy to give you a price.

 

I bet after the first round of recalls is complete, it will be expanded.

 

Damn, now that's classy. Instant sale! Where do I sign?

 

You're probably right. At the very least, it'll be a silent warranty extension or a TSB. I'm hoping it'll be an expanded recall. The design is pretty stupid.

 

The dealer will be happy to give him a quote on the brake line fix. The dealer may also tell him to avoid mudding with winter tires.

 

In Vegas, surprised he didn't ask you for a $20 just to watch him spit on it. The only city I've been to where the homeless ask for a tip if you give them a sub sandwich.