Safety Recall - 26TA23 (Interim Notice 26TB23)

[GR8Santini]

Ran into these vermin when I did the fuel tank upgrade on my ‘25 Tundra earlier this year. They are very difficult to get to, & even harder to manipulate to release.

After doing those I’m surprised they aren’t labeled 1x use to be replaced if removed.

 

[Vega]

As I understand it the red plastic keeper either breaks or falls off. That connection has grooves in the housing that the prongs on the plastic keeper slides into and keeps the fuel line from backing out. My solution was to apply 2 zip ties in a X pattern over the housing and the keeper to keep it in place. Should they ever come out with a factory fix and I need a service, I'll have them do all the recalls.

Any chance you could snap a picture of what you did? Thanks in advance.

 

[halaweh]

more photos of that connector i checked mine today and looked OK.. considering to put some kind of aluminum adhesive around it.. I am not sure how a zip tie will make it hold better if somebody have some photos to show that

I guess the area of the connector is exposed to the road so any rock flying if it hits it then its done... maybe that area needs better protection

 

[GR8Santini]

When I get back in town I think I will try wrapping a piece of HVAC foil tape around itself. The point to not let the orange connector come loose. Prevent that, & it shouldn’t ever get gasoline on it to reduce adhesion.

 

[DubDub]

I fully understand the inclination to address a disclosed issue, but just because there is now a pending recall action does not mean the instances of failure are going to drastically increase. There is a single NHTSA complaint and less than a handful of instances reported on this forum. Getting up in arms now, ahead of an imminent, no-cost resolution may be a bit of a knee jerk reaction? I plan to keep trucking along, like I have for 30k miles ahead of this interim recall, and have the potential issue addressed when the fix is available. Definitely not understanding the immediate compulsion to get up in there with MacGyver solutions. I can’t be the only one getting a chuckle out of this…

By this logic, there have been multiple transmission failures reported. Not only are we not up in arms seeking immediate precautionary resolution, some of us are actively criticizing those affected member’s critical feedback following their significantly negative experience. Strange dichotomy. Leave some toilet paper, hand sanitizer and bottled water on the shelf for the rest of us ladies and gents!

 

[GR8Santini]

McGyver here - Readily admit I’m being hypocrite from other issues. I can behaviorally watch tranny temps, & not press situations w/ CV joints to prevent.

Hate fuel issues. A little something is my piece of mind for wife driving the LC most of the time.

 

[EOD Guy]

I'll sign on as a McGyver! Zip ties, duct tape and wire splices, didn't magically appear out of thin air. Somebody had a need and created a solution for that need. Some might be ok to just live with the status quo and some do something about it........LOL

 

[Slippers]

I fully understand the inclination to address a disclosed issue, but just because there is now a pending recall action does not mean the instances of failure are going to drastically increase. There is a single NHTSA complaint and less than a handful of instances reported on this forum. Getting up in arms now, ahead of an imminent, no-cost resolution may be a bit of a knee jerk reaction? I plan to keep trucking along, like I have for 30k miles ahead of this interim recall, and have the potential issue addressed when the fix is available. Definitely not understanding the immediate compulsion to get up in there with MacGyver solutions. I can’t be the only one getting a chuckle out of this…

By this logic, there have been multiple transmission failures reported. Not only are we not up in arms seeking immediate precautionary resolution, some of us are actively criticizing those affected member’s critical feedback following their significantly negative experience. Strange dichotomy. Leave some toilet paper, hand sanitizer and bottled water on the shelf for the rest of us ladies and gents!

I think a big part of the concern on this one is the potential for fire. Transmission issues certainly suck, but don’t light a candle (haha) to a fuel leak.

 

[DubDub]

I think a big part of the concern on this one is the potential for fire. Transmission issues certainly suck, but don’t light a candle (haha) to a fuel leak.

You might be right… but the instances and reports were in this forum and NHTSA all along. No one was jumping until this interim recall. I can’t reconcile the behavior without thinking of sheep lol

 

[DubDub]

I'll sign on as a McGyver! Zip ties, duct tape and wire splices, didn't magically appear out of thin air. Somebody had a need and created a solution for that need. Some might be ok to just live with the status quo and some do something about it........LOL

I do the same, but it’s not in context to my point. You MacGyver solutions to problems. This is MacGyvering a fix for hypothetical/indeterminate occurrence with no change in foresight other than a interim recall notice.

 

[DubDub]

And, it’s at this exact moment that realize that Murphy is probably winding up to throw his law down on me.

 

[Bad1975]

And, it’s at this exact moment that realize that Murphy is probably winding up to throw his law down on me.

Wouldn't be surprised if some aftermarket isn't ramping up a fuel line protector plate now!

I will say these on my Tundra fuel tank are under a plastic cover and also face to the rear rather than forward if the cover were not to be reinstalled. Not sure of the orientation on the 250? After looking at them again they appear to be of a slightly different design. Similar to these with a plastic locking device the slides down over the hardline and the plastic connector.

 

[Mopper]

"What's the worst that could happen?" & "What will likely happen?" are rarely the same thing.

Clips similar to these (I only have tangled with Ford fuel lines in the more recent past) are next to impossible to remove without the special tool(s). They (Ford versions) are also easy to accidentally crack. I got to the point where if I knew in advance that I was going to be working on the fuel line connections, I'd have at least two clips in hand before starting. Obviously, it gets worse if you didn't know in advance. And then what did Ford do and what did Toyota do....

My guess is Toyota had a bad batch of clips, maybe too much colorant in the resin or too much regrind. Couple that batch with a heavy handed human or an automated insertion device calibrated on the high side force-wise and you get some unknown number of bad connections in the field. However, My 25 is my daily driver and will remain so- they need to issue a stop-drive notice "do not drive" recall if Toyota is THAT worried about this. This isn't a "spare" vehicle.

 

[EOD Guy]

Here is a close up of the connector (one is purple because it was easier to take a picture of the flat side). If you look at the red/orange one (which is outside the grooves and became that way while slipping it less than 1/2 it's length) When I looked at it and realized how easy it would be to dislodge it by water being forced at it a 60 mph (hitting a puddle in the road) I decided to use zip ties to prevent it from dislodging and hopefully should the tab break from material fatigue, the zip ties would keep the prongs in place, locking the fuel line in place.

All of the other keepers (grey, orange, green) can be purchased, but for some reason I couldn't locate the red/orange one.

I assume Toyota will have to replace the hard line and the connector as there really isn't any slack in the line where it could be shortened and a new connector be installed.

As aways folks should do what they want with their money...........

 

[Kiwi01]

Currently sitting in the dealer waiting area for some other stuff …. I mentioned the recall on checking in and this was my “advisors” first instance. He looked it up and currently no remedy available …. Parts should be available in Dec. 2026 …. His response was “ I’ll likely see you sometime in 2027” …

 

[chrisinvermont]

Ordered in June, LC in port Sept 8, "in transit" status from that port three weeks ago so expecting it any day... nope now gotta wait an unknown amt of time to fix it before they will deliver. I hope with the stop-sale they will at least focus on those waiting for delivery first!

Similar situation for me but I’ve only been waiting since end of August. Mine arrived at the port almost 2 weeks ago. All excited for a road trip to pick it up and continue on a nice fall trip. Maybe it will be here in time for ski season but now it’s in a black hole with my dealer not having any idea on timing for a resolution.

 

[EOD Guy]

@chrisinvermont,
Welcome to the Jungle!

 

[Mopper]

Here is a close up of the connector (one is purple because it was easier to take a picture of the flat side). If you look at the red/orange one (which is outside the grooves and became that way while slipping it less than 1/2 it's length) When I looked at it and realized how easy it would be to dislodge it by water being forced at it a 60 mph (hitting a puddle in the road) I decided to use zip ties to prevent it from dislodging and hopefully should the tab break from material fatigue, the zip ties would keep the prongs in place, locking the fuel line in place.

All of the other keepers (grey, orange, green) can be purchased, but for some reason I couldn't locate the red/orange one.

I assume Toyota will have to replace the hard line and the connector as there really isn't any slack in the line where it could be shortened and a new connector be installed.

As aways folks should do what they want with their money...........

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You may have a perfect picture of the issue.

IF I remember the Ford clamps correctly, where the orange clip 'arms' are coming out of the grooves perpendicular to the direction of clip travel (and thereby stressing the beam connecting the two arms at the back), the Ford housing wraps completely around the clip arms and thereby prevents spreading of the clip and subsequent release of the hardline. So, I think I can imagine how the x-banded zip ties would help now

I also can tell if I think about this just a little more, I'll be further securing the clip!

 

[Mopper]

I really feel bad for @theliman and @chrisinvermont waiting to take delivery. Sorry

 

[LCDakota]

And, it’s at this exact moment that realize that Murphy is probably winding up to throw his law down on me.

I really feel bad for @theliman and @chrisinvermont waiting to take delivery. Sorry

It’d be cool if Toyota gave folks awaiting delivery a $500 rebate or something