TPMS Recall

Just got notified by the dealer I bought my truck at and they said the TPMS Sensors on the TRD models have been failing and need to be reprogrammed. Anyone else get an email like this?


Dear ERIK,
As part of our customer satisfaction process, we are notify you about some important information on your (2008/Toyota TACOMA vin# X). To obtain more information, please call our service department directly at (781) 255-6040, press option #1 and speak with an available Appointment Coordinators who will be more than happy to review this information with you and if necessary schedule a service appointment that is convenient for your schedule.

Our hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 7:00AM – 9:00PM and Sunday’s 7:00AM – 5:00PM.

 

I have a 2006 TRD Sport and I havent heard anything like that yet?

 

I just got the email today and the Service Adviser said the TPMS system had to be reprogrammed because some are not reading the low pressures.

 

Ah okay got yah. I'll keep my eyes open and see if I get some kind of notice.

 

I with they'd just remove the whole system alltogether. As far as i'm concerned it's nothing but a pita and a big money pit down the road when the batteries need replacing. The dealers are probably laughing all the way to the bank.

 

It is federally mandated to be on all new vehicles after a certain year.

 

Only because the vast majority of vehicle owners are too lazy to check their air pressures once a month. All it takes is a minute, but it's too much for most. So we all get saddled with a crappy system that costs more than it's worth.

 

It wasn't Firestones fault that Ford owners were barrel-rolling their vehicles because they were too lazy to check their tire pressure. From that we all got TPMS shoved down our throats.

 

Actually, it was Ford's fault for recommending 28psi on a tire intended to be inflated to 40.