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Service bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Tacoma

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

78 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TS-BO030-01 Obso2018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-SB-0141-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
T-TT-0213-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
T-SB-0304-172017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
T-SB-0134-142017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
T-SB-0014-11 Rev2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
TCS-11-0292012-01-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TOYOTA: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REISSUANCE OF FOLLOW UP NOTIFICATION LETTER TO CUSTOMERS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR THE PHASE 2 CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND TO FRAME OF TRUCKS. *PE
TC-11-0132011-06-29. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS FOR VEHICLES IN COLD STATES. 1996-2004 TACOMAS. *RM
LSC-90-D2009-09-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A NUMBER OF VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATE AREAS WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USED EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE RUST CORROSION TO THE FRAME, CAUSING PERFORATION OF THE METAL. THE FRAMES IN THIS SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE CORROSION RESISTANT PROTECTION FOR USE IN THIS ENVIRONMENT. *PE UPDATED /25/11 *PE
POL08-032008-04-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION FOR FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION ON CERTAIN 1995 THROUGH 2000 MY TACOMA VEHICLES. *NJ
0016982005-01-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. WATER LEAK FIELD FIX REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. *EH
037042004-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT
BO026002003-10-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. INFORMATION ON WATER LEAK FIELD-FIX REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - REVISED. *TT
PG005032003-10-24. Service bulletin. TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. SPARE TIRE CARRIER OPERATION. VARIOUS MODLELS INCLUDING THE 2004 LANDCRUISER AND 4 RUNNER. *TT
DL002032003-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. REAR AXLE SEAL DESIGN CHANGE. *TT
TC010312002-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. SUBJECT REGARDING HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YD
BO019012001-10-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. INFORMATION REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JB
1162001-09-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. ELECTRONIC MAIL REGARDING EXTERIOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY. *TT
BO026002001-04-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. INFORMATION ON WATER LEAK FIELD-FIX REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. *JB
3452001-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK FIX REPAIR. *TT
BO019002000-10-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT MUDGUARDS FOR VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 4TAPM62N*YZ653866. *TT

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.