Toyota is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups because mud and dirt build-up could wear a hole in the rear brake lines. It affects 106,061 trucks—ones with four-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels.
According to the recall notice, mud and dirt build-up on the interior of the rear wheels can come into contact with the rear brake hoses, and, over time, may damage the hoses and wear a hole in them. If this happens, the vehicle could experience reduced braking power, increasing the risk of an accident.
Toyota began investigating the issue after receiving dealer reports regarding rear brake hose leaks last summer. The automaker didn’t find any problems in the manufacturing process, so it began to review the rear brake design.
The automaker discovered that the clearance between the 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels is less than other combinations. It also learned that the brake hose routing on the 16-inch brakes differed from the 17-inch brakes, positioning the hose outside the rear caliper profile.
Toyota replicated the mud and dirt build-up issue on trucks with four-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels. It couldn’t reproduce the problem on two-wheel-drive trucks, nor those with 18-inch wheels, but the automaker is continuing to investigate the issue.
Toyota will inform owners to take their trucks to their preferred dealer. A technician will replace the rear brake hoses with improved ones. The automaker will mail out notices to owners by April 7.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
