NHTSA Complaint #11561742 — 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561742
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	December 21, 2023
Date Filed	December 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While driving on a freeway I step down on the as needed I got a message on my dash board that my braking power is low Stop in a safe place and see Owen's manual, A few seconds later I lost my brakes I have to use my hand brak to stop, came to a complete stop and called a tow truck, upon arrival the tow truck driver inspected my truck and realized there were brake fluid leaking out of my back drum, I took it in for a check up and I was told that my brake fluid is coming out of my braking cylinder, I checked for a recall I don't see it for my truck year but see it a the truck that's a few year older.

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