New Toyota Tundra’s Recalled for Spun Crank Bearing

[ericm979]

It's based on the 150 platform, which is a Prado elsewhere. But the rear suspension is leaf springs instead of coils, and there are no diesel engines available in the US models.

 

[Torvy]

Foreign member. Is a Tacoma a rebadged Hilux or a US specific vehicle?

This shows the differences.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-toyota-hilux-tacoma-pickup-trucks-compared-details-photos/

 

[Ricn]

It's the Davos crowd...

 

[Ricn]

It's the Davos Crowd...

 

[ruffdog]

More on the subject of debris in the Toyota engines:

Toyota recalling 100,000 big trucks and luxury SUVs due to engines stalling

 

[Torvy]

So, real world impact has been less than 900 units, but they recalled 100k.

 

[DarkBlack]

2022, and 2023 models which have likely had millions of oil passes through the oil filters. Interesting that debris symptom is just showing up. Debris should have been captured day one within the first few minutes

 

[DarkBlack]

I’m guessing, debris got imbedded in soft bearing material and has been abrading the rotating parts

 

[jmc]

More on the subject of debris in the Toyota engines:

Toyota recalling 100,000 big trucks and luxury SUVs due to engines stalling

Insult to injury, Toyota will rent injured owners a loaner for $55/day while they fix their problem.

"Lexus and Toyota have said vehicle owners can request a loaner vehicle for $55 per day. Owners are advised to contact NHTSA safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 with any questions."

- WAPO

 

[tacticalturnip]

Insult to injury, Toyota will rent injured owners a loaner for $55/day while they fix their problem.

"Lexus and Toyota have said vehicle owners can request a loaner vehicle for $55 per day. Owners are advised to contact NHTSA safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 with any questions."

- WAPO

Wow, they really really suck.