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Safety Recall E02, 2005 - 2011 leaf springs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Toyotacerttech, Sep 26, 2014.

  1. Nov 11, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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    TacomaPrime

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    same here.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    Anyone heard any updates on this?
     
  3. Nov 19, 2014 at 5:45 PM
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    Yea, any updates on this "OP"
     
  4. Nov 24, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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  5. Nov 25, 2014 at 4:47 AM
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    Seeing as since the first announcement stated letters aren't going out until the 28th that's not really any surprise.
     
  6. Nov 25, 2014 at 5:43 AM
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    Took me over six months to finally get my frame recall/inspection notice. I figure now i'll be ridding around with saggy rattling leaf springs for several more months before they get off the pot on that recall :rolleyes:

    May just switch to wheelers HD 5leaf leaf springs and be done with it.
     
  7. Nov 26, 2014 at 3:57 AM
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    Checked recall notices online just before picking up my truck which was in for service. First I knew about Frame Inspection. Mentioned it and had an appointment same day. (I'm not in 20 states mentioned) I'm in Nova Scotia.
     
  8. Nov 26, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    I don't know if they know what their doing anymore :eek:
     
  9. Nov 26, 2014 at 1:11 PM
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    Got my recall notice today. It don't say what they are going to do. It does say "We appreciate your patience while we prepare the remedy parts." Remedy parts could be anything from duct tape to new springs.
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  10. Nov 28, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    Pipe front bumper. My trucks have work to do.
    Got my letter too! On Nov 28 as promised. No info on the solution. OP? Now it's official!
     
  11. Nov 28, 2014 at 12:11 PM
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    My letter came yesterday. Looks the same as 2sheds.
     
  12. Nov 28, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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    Got my notice in today. Did you all notice on the 2nd page it mentions what to do if you already paid for repairs ? It states the 2nd owner notice will provide instructions for reimbursement. Mine were flat so i put a set of J66 deavers. Hopefully i can get some of that cost back !
     
  13. Nov 28, 2014 at 5:31 PM
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    Which MD dealer are you using?
     
  14. Nov 28, 2014 at 8:05 PM
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    My SA mentioned it wednesday during service thenit arrived today. I hope this means i dont have to fight again to get 4 leaf springs. Fought to get mine upgrade from the three leaf and do not want to go through that again!
     
  15. Nov 28, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    sub'd for the fix.
     
  16. Nov 29, 2014 at 6:33 AM
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    sub'd for info.....got my letter yesterday...........
    Currently have TSB four pack:rolleyes:
     
  17. Nov 29, 2014 at 9:11 AM
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    Got mine today too.wonder if they'll pay me back for my ride rites?
     
  18. Nov 29, 2014 at 1:11 PM
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    Not to pee on your parade, but the reimbursement only applies if you had a " Broken Spring Repaired ". You will probably be required to provide documentation for the broken spring.
     
  19. Nov 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    I thought it was pretty much a waste of postage and envelope. How much did this cost Toyota? They could have just waited and sent out the notification when the "remedy" was available.
     
  20. Nov 29, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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    Especially since I got an email from them today too regarding the spiral cable remedy. Why not another email regarding the leaf springs.
     

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