What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012390
- Recall date
- 21 November 2012
- Make
- Toyota
- Models
- Tacoma
- Model years
- 2001 to 2004
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Accessories
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 9,000
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier lift plate may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The spare tire falling on the road surface creates a safety hazard that may result in a crash causing personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: To be announced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012390.