LISTEN: 100,000 Recalled Toyota Trucks Have a Mud Problem

Toyota has issued a fairly substantial recall for its Tacoma pickup truck and the problem is a particularly dirty one.According to the recall filed with the NHTSA, the affected 4-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with 16-inch brake systems with hoses that transfer brake fluid under hydraulic pressure to the calipers for braking. The positioning of the components, paired with 17-inch wheels, means that mud and dirt can build up on the interior of the wheels and possibly come into contact with the brake hoses. Over time, Toyota warns, this may damage and wear through the brake hoses, causing a brake fluid leak, which could lead to a reduction of brake performance, an increase in brake stopping distance, and an increased risk of a crash.