TSS Recall -- New document from Toyota regarding trucks with "Pro" grills or lifts

Yeah I know that when you rear end someone, the overwhelming majority of times it is your fault. But there are some instances when it can be equal liability or liability of the braking driver if there was no reason to brake. At speed, even if you are not tailgating, you can hit someone in the back if they emergency brake. That instance is rare.

You are absolutely right, your case is the more likely scenario. Either way, I'm not going to put my liability on the table unless I have to. And getting this Toyota fix seems like an easy task without many downsides (I don't want a Pro grill anyway).

 

That is what I'd like to know too. It seems to me that if they can turn it off, then one should be able to turn it back on! Look at my profile pic, and you can see that I have a TRD Sport with the TRD Pro grill that I switched out. The only thing I have noticed since swapping it, was every once in a while, the PCS light will come on in the dash, saying the PCS system is off. It stays lit until I turn off the ignition and turn it back on again. this has happened about half a dozen times or so since i swapped grills. I am assuming it is something that will take care of itself with the sensor system "learning" about the different sensor cover that is on the TRD grill. In any case, "Robmotive" on Youtube, just posted a great video about this very thing, a couple of days ago. The guy does a great job with his videos, so I highly recommend you check it out, as it will be very helpful. Here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FhZ9_mE984

 

I asked my dealer this morning how much a bug deflector was when I was in grabbing a touch up pen. He said because mine is a 2018 they don’t make a bug deflector for it because of the sensor..... meanwhile there were 3 new ones on the lot with bug deflectors.

 

I dont see how a bug deflector has a ythi g to do with the tss sensor.

 

It doesn’t, I just kind of said hmm and left.

 

I don't know if you were referring to a bug deflector or a hood protector, but I am guessing a bug deflector. In that case, I put one on my new 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport. It will fit on the 2018 as well. It was incredibly easy to install, in less than 5 minutes, and I just think it looks insanely cool! Check out my profile pic and you will see it. But here is the direct link to order one for yourself!
Hood deflector

$75 Auto Ventshade [AVS] Hoodflector/Bug Shield | 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma| Medium Profile - Smoke, 1 pc. | 21681

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018AIGTGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Any impact on mpg?

 

If so, it is negligible. It barely sticks up, and pretty much hugs the curves of the hood. It is not like some of those out there for other makes, that actually "stick up" in the air, in which case, I could definitely see an effect on mpg on a trip. around town though, certainly nothing would be noticeable.

 

Everyone keeps talking about the fix and weather they like it on not.

Where is this big ass sticker that supposedly goes on the dash? That’s what I wanna see.

 

They make recommend you do, but II can't imagine they would make you put a sticker on your dash. It's all documented on the back end anyways. If it wasn't and Toyota was that stupid, someone could easily take the sticker off and then say the dealer is liable because they did it.

I think a big question is if you put the recall patch on, does this make your grill not modifiable moving forward?

 

I just had this recall completed Friday on my 2018 in New Castle, PA. After lifting the truck last summer, the TSS malfunction message was on consistently. Dealer claimed it was my fault and there was nothing I could do other than remove my lift and tires...go figure . So obviously I said screw it and dealt with it for almost a year.

After the recall service Friday, the light/message has been off ever since. Not sure what they did but it’s not on any more. I did however have to sign the “waiver” from Toyota stating my truck is modified and the sensor has been permanently disabled. The Tech was courteous and put the sticker in my manual rather than on my dash.

 

So it's just a sticker on the back side of the sensor? As for documentation, I like how every "inspection" that's done is pencil whipped. I've been running a little larger MT tire with more psi but they've been writing what's posted on the door sill. This tells me how much I should trust the techs.

 

I got my 2018 OR back Friday. I was told "your truck is a bit of a special case, but it's all done. They sealed the sensor and flashed the computer." When I pressed the service manager about it, she had no clue what was re-flashed, then retreated to "re-calibrated." It looks like the dealer never took the sensor off my truck, so I can't tell what was sealed up. No foam or anything was put over the back of the sensor, and I didn't have to sign anything.

I see some had a piece installed behind the sensor, others have the pen lashing. For those with a Pro, what did your update include?

 

They had me sign that waiver after performing the TSB. Whichbwas nothing more then some foam/plastic on the back of the sensor to prevent water intrusion

 

I hope this helps someone here. I live in Salt Lake City, UT and took my truck in for service a few weeks ago. I was informed of the SSC on my truck and was told they would order the parts. I scheduled my appointment and then saw this thread on TW. I was interested because I have changed my grille to the pro style grille. I took it in today and the SSC was done. They didn’t require any waiver to be signed. So if you are worried about signing a waiver and are in the Salt Lake area, check out Karl Malone Toyota in Draper. Same band-aid fix, but no questions asked or waivers signed.

 

I think the issue is specific to pro style grills AND a lift both present. Either a lift OR a pro grill has not been an issue

 

Good to know. I just saw some posts saying that the dealer used their grille as the excuse not to perform the SSC. It didn’t specify whether or not they had a lift. My dealer didn’t even mention it, so they might be more lenient for other issues OP mentioned.

 

Do you also get the dash stickers that say 'don't put your carpet on top of your gas pedal' and 'don't push the gas pedal when your intention is to push the brake pedal'?

Really??? They're going to apply a dash sticker to try and cover themselves and release their liability?

 

I think a dash sticker that says "don't drive like an asshole" would get better results.

 

I have a pro knockoff grill and no lift. Toyota Escondido balked at doing mine, but couldn't tell that the grill wasn't oem.