The 2002 Toyota Tacoma has two recalls, the more serious being a structural issue on Double Cab models where the body can deform in a side impact and pinch the fuel inlet hose, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
The second recall affects trucks registered or originally sold in cold-weather states where road salt is heavily used: a metal plate that holds the spare tire underneath the vehicle can corrode and break, allowing the spare tire to detach while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire carrier's lift plate underneath your truck may lack adequate rust protection. In cold, salty climates, road salt spray can corrode this plate, potentially causing it to fail.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the lift plate and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
During side impact testing, a metal flange at the rear of the cab can bend and press against the fuel inlet hose, damaging it.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover on the body flange to prevent it from contacting the fuel inlet hose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
