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3rd Brake Light Safety Recall?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jose_Dirte, Aug 12, 2021.

  1. Aug 13, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    What happens if you don’t have a phone and can’t get the call at all?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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  3. Aug 13, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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    I've seen jokes before, but usually they're funny. ;)

     
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  4. Aug 13, 2021 at 5:27 PM
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  5. Aug 13, 2021 at 7:17 PM
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    Looks like mines “on the list”.

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  6. Aug 13, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    Are you guys finding this under “notifications” in the Toyota owners app? I have no notifications for mine, if that’s where I should be looking.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2021 at 7:39 PM
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    Jose_Dirte

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    You probably aren't included.
    Seems like they remedied the issue during 2019.
     
  8. Aug 13, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    You would click here:
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  9. Aug 13, 2021 at 7:50 PM
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    looks like im in...now its a matter of trusting the dealership to do it right or not.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    This is great news. Glad Toyota is finally doing something about this brake light. Too manu people have had this issue. Next Toyota needs to address the Super White paint flaking off just like the Camry, RAV4 and Venza
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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  12. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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    Well great, better late than never I guess.

    Noticed a leak in the headliner of my 2016 Tacoma back in 2017. Fixed it myself because dealership quoted me $600. Stupid light housing was overtightened and broke.
     
  13. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:44 PM
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    I'm on the list
     
  14. Aug 13, 2021 at 10:44 PM
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    But I have no leak
     
  15. Aug 14, 2021 at 4:10 AM
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    But now I found it, oh well I have no leaks so I’ll wait a bit until they get some practice on this particular job.

    Strange that it doesn’t show up on the owners app?

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  16. Aug 14, 2021 at 6:49 AM
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    My 2017 is on the list. I already ran a bead of lexel sealant around the old light so it’s probably not going to leak anyways.
     
  17. Aug 14, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    I wouldn't wait to get it done until it leaks.
    Mine just started leaking and it has rained a couple times and now my head liner smells likes wet socks (well, not that bad).
     
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  18. Aug 14, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    I have seen other say that this 3rd brake light issue was corrected in 2019, but I just checked for my early 2019 and this applies to my vehicle (built in late 2018). I will eventually get around to having this fix done, but I don't drive that much these days and I keep my truck parked under a carport so it does not see much weather.
     
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  19. Aug 14, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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    Just checked and mine is on the list. I haven't been at the dealer since my free oil changes expired. I will schedule an appointment before it leaks.
     
  20. Aug 14, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    Had mine in for state inspection today. They mentioned the recall. I said the light was already along with the headliner previously when it leaked. That was covered under the 3/36. Just looked and they added a trim ring around the light. 20210814_133806.jpg
     
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