Toyota recalling 228,000 Tacoma's due to oil leaks and possible loss of control of vehicle

No, but it had what I would consider a pretty bad seep stain.

 

Mine has seep too, not on recall. I would like the gaskets and seals changed even if no change in stain. My theory is that with a seep the gear oil mixed with dirt heat eventually coagulates and stops the seeping but could start seeping/leaking later on.
No new vehicle should seep/leak.

Ted

 

I think technically once oil get gets past the gasket , the gasket is compromised. Any gasket . Retorquing is fine but, a disassembly , cleaning of surfaces new gasket , nuts is really the proper way.

 

Nope and nope. True though that a new vehicle should not leak.

 

I just received my recall notice in mail. I will be calling them tomorrow.

 

Nice shot !

 

Hit 50 days today....

 

already in the shop 3 problems i know of. Really thought the 2017 would have all the bugs worked out...

well guess what it does not.

 

Got my recall letter in the mail. My rear diff is fluid filmed so can't tell if there's any seeps. Oil level is good. Will wait until parts are in stock before I bring it in. They will have to figure out if it's leaking.I'm not a fan of leaving my truck at some dealership!

 

both the 16 and the 17 had a gear oil leaks. now this new problem and i am pretty sure it stalled on me but i was a little beer happy and didn't think it was the truck but the owner. i am not getting a tundra even know i like them.

I cant fit that tundra in the garage...

no taco tonight

 

yes it should not leak and my truck is always clean and on this 17 its only been to west texas once what a bummer.

 

should give you something to drive man, i am in a loaner and i hate it but i half to go to work.

want my taco back and fixed totally i keep hearing more concern from owners and its a bummer.

 

its was and i smelled something but not gear oil wtf ??

I cant beleive they are only changing the seal. Wtf the same crap on the 16.

you would think it would have been corrected and this is costing Toyota big money and loosing us as customers.

no i am not buying that bad ass tundra.

beer time and a box of tissues and we shall see what they offer me to quit posting these comments

 

This?

 

na i will walk first
Q1: What is the condition? A1: The involved vehicles have rear differentials that may leak oil. If the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the rear differential could become damaged, which can result in noise and reduced propulsion. In some cases the rear differential could seize, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Q1a: Are there any warnings that this condition exists? A1a: Yes. If the rear differential is leaking, oil leaks can be observed. Unusual noise and reduced propulsion can also occur. Q2: What is Toyota going to do? A2: Starting in late June 2017, Toyota will send an owner notification by first class mail advising owners to make an appointment with their authorized Toyota dealer. Toyota dealers will check the rear differential for any oil leakage. If no leaks are found, all fasteners will be re-tightened. If leakage is found, the rear differential carrier gasket will be replaced with a new one, and new fasteners will be installed. If rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced with a new one. This remedy will be at no cost to customers. Q3: What will Toyota do if parts are not available for my vehicle? A3: For customer vehicles that have been identified as having a leak, a loaner vehicle

 

I brought my truck in today for the 15,000 mile service and the recall. No leaks or seepage, and all the fasteners were tightened to spec, albeit it turns out they were already at spec. They told me to allow two hours for the appointment, and they were done in 45 minutes.

 

What the hell are you rambling on about? Dude, there are 117+ PAGES of comments. Anything that could be said about this has already been said... multiple times.
BTW the vast majority of owners have zero problems. Sorry.

 

When I worked at Toyota about 8 months ago we done so many rear Diffs in these tacomas for people complaining about the noise and leaking.

 

iv'e put about 1600 miles on my nissan frontier loaner
so far no leaks.

 

I bet it's rusting by now though