Rear Leaf Spring Recall

Good day all.

Just thought I would share what happened to my 2009 Taco. (Never started a thread here before but always lurked)

Driving home my brake line was severed and had little to no brakes. Towed the truck in to the closest dealership to get an inspection done. I was worried about the possible price, anything from MC to just new brake lines etc. Turns out my rear leaf spring broke and severed the brake line. Toyota will be announcing a recall for certain Tacomas to replace the rear leaf springs. Because the leaf spring severed the brake line they will be replacing my brake lines and both rear leaf springs at no cost to me.

Long story short, if you are having any issues like mine, contact Toyota and see what they say.

I am not very mechanically inclined so i wont be able to answer many technical questions if you have any.

Just thought I'd share in case anyone else is doing a search on broken leaf springs and brake lines etc.

 

I've received 2 letters in over a year. STILL waiting...........

 

I replaced my rear springs with Toytec's Old Man lift in 2010. I sent Toyota the paperwork claim for reimbursement and they said they would refund my $$ if I could generate the necessary paperwork, including proof of payment. I just called Toytec, and they will send me the proof of payment ASAP!
Great guys at Toytec, I cannot recommend them and the products more!

 

I believe I've read of this problem B 4 and while the brake line being cut is scary enough the leaf can also puncture the gas tank and that may cause a fire. Bottom line - glad U R safe and it worked out - could have been worse.

 

Much obliged for the post. I've been troubleshooting my rear suspension problem and I think this is it. Just checked my VIN on the Toyota recall site and my truck is identified for the recall. I lucked out, I guess. I've been driving with the problem for probably a good 2000+ miles, with only a rough ride to complain of. On hold with the dealership now.

Get 'er done!

 

Just had my 2012 up on the lift for tire rotation. Noticed that my driver side leaf springs are broken. Called my local dealer where I purchased truck new and got the run around that there are no problems with rear springs. I had a 2006 that I replaced springs on my own dime and when I purchased my 2012 model same dealer said the spring issue was resolved. Well it has not been resolved and since there is no recall they will not fix this ongoing faulty spring issue. Getting a little tired of these dealers toeing the company line saying there are no issues with springs.

That's my story but will follow up with more phone calls and a visit to the dealer.

Any suggestions?

 

I think the recall is 2005-2011. I don't know why the 2012 would be any different.
Speaking of the leaf springs, I've gotten 2 letters so far saying a resolution is coming. When the hell are they going to start the leaf spring replacement campaign? Does anyone know?

 

I bought my wife a new 2011 Tacoma in 2011. I had a cap installed the 2nd week we owned it so she could truck our dogs around. As soon as the cap was installed the truck had a rake to it and sat approx 1" lower in the rear than in the front(2 weeks old). We have lived with it since 2011. I also own a 2009 Tacoma that is identical. I received the recall a year ago(actually for the 2009) and called the dealer to schedule an appointment and they said don't bother yet, so I didn't. A few weeks ago I noticed that my wife's truck was now leaning to the passenger side, so I figured, this must be the reason for the leaf spring recall. I called the dealer and told them that I believe my truck had a broken leaf spring. I took it in and both leaf springs were broken and one of them(passenger side) had a section of missing leaf. This truck has 80k highway miles on it because she drives it to work and trucks the kids everywhere in it. It has never been off-road and never towed more than a dog or camping equipment in the bed. Even though the recall says 2005-2011, "her 2011 VIN is not covered by the recall". I called the Toyota 1-800 number and argued that I have owned 10 Toyota's in my life and I know as well as they do that the leaf springs should not crack and disintegrate the way my 2011 's have, especially when it sat like !@#$ from the day I bought it. I am still working my way up the chain, but as of now, THEY DON'T CARE!

 

Got the remedy recall notice for my '09 the other day after a couple of earlier alerts.

Dealership said they weren't aware the actual recall notices had been sent out yet. (!)

Anyway they took my name and number and said they would call back when they were sure they had the parts available.

Not real confident that this is going to be an easy deal.....

 

Can you post a picture of the letter or text?. I would like to read what it says.

 

my leafs are flat.... and 3 letters later im still waiting...

 

Thank you norton. You may want to cover your VIN number on the letter. Nnd yey!! so let the replacements begin!!!

 

I took down the scan because I couldn't get the new altered one to show up for some reason, only the original.

Cleared cache etc but I still only the get the old one to show up....aaaaarrrrrgggghhhh

 

I got a bad vibe driving today... If its my leafs, they have to replace them right?

 

http://www.toyota.com/recall

I just checked my VIN and it says that remedy is not available yet. My guess is that they are managing the release.

Title
Safety Recall E02 (E12) Preliminary Notification - Certain 2005-2011 Model Year Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 Vehicles Rear Leaf Spring
Status
Remedy Not Available
Description
The subject vehicles’ rear suspension system contains leaf springs that are constructed of either three or four leaves. There is a possibility that a leaf could fracture due to stress and corrosion. If this occurs and the vehicle continues to be operated, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components, including the fuel tank. If the broken leaf contacts the fuel tank repeatedly, it could puncture the tank and cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this could result in a fire.
Remedy
Toyota is currently preparing the remedy for this condition.
For answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.
Recall Date
September 29, 2014
Dealer Reference ID
E12
NHTSA Recall ID
14V604

 

Replaced U Joints lately?

That's the first thing I'd check.

 

It went away after freeway driving... Sounded like metal in a. Tin can only on initial acceleration when it was there...

 

crawl under and have look at the center joint, they get rumbly under initial accell and then make a squeaky/clicking sound. Mine went south @ around 100K even with regular greasing.

 

The lowering kit I ordered has new u joints... So would that take care of it?