!BREAKING NEWS! - 3rd brake light problem solved!

Just published on 8/12/2021!

2016 - 2019

Finally we get some relief for the leaking 3rd brake light/ high mount stop light!

Apparently Toyota will be starting to notify owners beginning in September!

I took my truck in today for the TSB 0077-16 and transmission fluid check. I asked about the 3rd brake light the last time I was there for a recall fix and the service writer notified me of this update today!

 

Just checked my VIN on Toyota’s website and sure enough, the recall was posted. Mine hasn’t leaked leaked yet, but it’s nice to see them acknowledging the issue.

 

Toyota let that go on for four years?

 

I'm already scheduled to get it done. They have a fix even if it hasn't leaked yet.

 

It is not a recall.

It is a campaign.

 

Got it done today. Added a trim piece around the light. Already had it replaced a few years back.

 

Nice sammich!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-brake-light-safety-recall.732883/

 

The girl I dated in my twenties wasn't fat she was just big boned.

Campaign or recall Toyota screwed the pooch and pulled a play out of the GM playbook. This should have never gone on this long

 

The previous “campaign” said something to the effect of “if it leaks during the warranty period we will fix it for you”

 

It looks like all the access to that is from the inside so those of us who have shells on the back won't have to remove them.

 

I went and looked at my door tag ... built August 2019.

 

The light assembly pulls out an inch or two before it can be removed, if I remember right. So the shell may have to at least slide back a bit.

 

Late breaking news ...

 

I'm going to do the same. If they already have a fix I'd rather get it done incase it ever starts to leak.

 

For anyone wondering where you can check your vin, just follow this link and enter your vin on the website.
https://www.toyota.com/recall

All 2016-2019 3rd gen double cabs are affected by this recall and 2017 models really took the hit.

 

And appointment scheduled for the 28th at 9am.

 

My 2020 which isn’t on the recall doesn’t have that trim piece. Appears they just slap a trim piece on to make a double seal.

 

2017, living in Seattle. No issues with leaking...