The 2004 Toyota Tacoma has 2 recalls, the more serious being a spare tire that can detach from the vehicle while driving due to a corroded mounting plate underneath the truck.
This recall specifically affects trucks registered or originally sold in states where road salt is heavily used, as salt accelerates corrosion of the spare tire's retaining hardware until it can no longer hold the tire in place. The second recall is a compliance issue: the driver's side seatbelt carries incorrect markings and does not meet federal labeling requirements, though no functional defect in the belt itself has been identified.
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
The driver's side seat belt has incorrect markings and does not meet federal safety standards for seat belt assemblies.
What the fix does
Dealers replaced the seat belts on affected vehicles before consumer sale.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
