Toyota recalls 22,228 new Tacoma pickups.

Posted on Wed, Feb. 16, 2005

Toyota has recalled 22,228 new Toyota Tacoma pickups because the parking brake might not work, the company said Tuesday. The Tacoma is built at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. in Fremont.

Tacomas from the 2005 model year with automatic transmissions are involved in the recall, which came after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received eight complaints. No injuries have been reported due to the defect, Toyota Motor spokesman John Hanson said.

Toyota said the lock nut on the parking brake cable might not have been properly tightened and can loosen and come off. If that happens, the vehicle could roll if it's stopped on a slope and the transmission isn't in park. Complete Story here.