Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 292-4000
Original Publication Date: May 28, 2020
To:

All Toyota Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20TC01 (Remedy Notice)
Certain 2012 Model Year Tacoma
Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves
Model / Years
2012 Tacoma

Production Period
Late August 2011 – Early August 2012

Approximate Total Vehicles
78,900

Condition
There is a possibility that moisture in the air may cause a filter in the vehicle emissions system to degrade. This
degradation could cause damage to other parts of the vehicle emission system and illuminate the check
engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light).
Remedy
Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the vehicle. Based on this inspection the dealer will repair the air
injection pump and install an improved filter, or replace the air injection pump with one that contains an
improved filter, as needed, FREE OF CHARGE. The dealer will also replace the air switching valves in the
vehicle emissions system FREE OF CHARGE.
Covered Vehicles
There are approximately 78,900 vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign. Approximately 1,250
vehicles involved in this Special Service Campaign were distributed to Puerto Rico.
Owner Letter Mailing Date
Toyota will begin to notify owners in Early June 2020. A sample of the owner notification letter has been
included for your reference.
Toyota makes significant effort to obtain current customer name and address information from each state
through industry resources when mailing owner letters. In the event your dealership receives a notice for a
vehicle that was sold prior to the Special Service Campaign announcement, it is the dealership’s responsibility
to forward the owner letter to the customer who purchased the vehicle.
Please note that only owners of the covered vehicles will be notified. If you are contacted by an owner who
has not yet received a notification, please verify eligibility by confirming through TIS prior to performing
repairs. Dealers should perform the repair as outlined in the Technical Instructions found on TIS.

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Dealer Inventory Procedures
New and Used Vehicles in Dealership Inventory (In-Stock Vehicles)
To ensure customer satisfaction, Toyota requests that dealers complete this Special Service Campaign on any
new or used vehicles currently in dealer inventory that are covered by this Special Service Campaign prior to
customer delivery. However, if the campaign cannot be completed (for example, due to remedy parts
availability), delivery of a covered vehicle is acceptable if disclosed to the customer that the vehicle is involved
in a Special Service Campaign.
Toyota expects dealers to use the attached Customer Contact and Vehicle Disclosure Form to obtain vehicle
buyer information. Dealers are expected to provide a copy of the completed form, along with the most current
FAQ, to the vehicle buyer. Toyota and the dealer may use this information to contact the customer when the
remedy becomes available.
Keep the completed form on file at the dealership and send a copy to quality_compliance@toyota.com. In the
subject line of the email state “Disclosure Form 20TC01” and include the VIN.
NOTE: Dealers can identify if any of their new and used inventory has any open campaigns in the Vehicle
Inventory Summary available in Dealer Daily (Non SET and GST dealers: https://dealerdaily.toyota.com/). The
Vehicle Inventory Summary may take up to 4 hours to populate information for newly launched campaigns.
Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV)
The TCUV policy prohibits the certification of any vehicle with an outstanding Safety Recall, Special Service
Campaign, or Limited Service Campaign. Thus, no affected units are to be designated, sold, or delivered as
a TCUV until all applicable Safety Recalls, Special Service Campaigns, and Limited Service Campaigns have
been completed on that vehicle.

Customer Handling, Parts Ordering, and Remedy Procedures
Customer Contacts
Customers who receive the owner letter may contact your dealership with questions regarding the letter
and/or the Special Service Campaign. Please welcome them to your dealership and answer any questions that
they may have. A Q&A is provided to assure a consistent message is communicated.
Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center (1-888-270-9371) - Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central
Time.
Salvage Title Vehicles
Every attempt should be made to complete an open Special Service Campaign when circumstances permit,
unless noted otherwise in the SSC dealer letter.
For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota
New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.
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Media Contacts
It is imperative that all media contacts (local and national) receive a consistent message. In this regard, all
media contacts must be directed to Tania Saldana (859) 815-9968 in Toyota Corporate Communications.
Please do not provide this number to customers. Please provide this contact only to media.
Parts Ordering Process - Non SET and GST Parts Ordering Process
It is possible that parts for this campaign are either required to be ordered in Campaign Part Order Request
(CPOR) on Service Lane, or have been placed on Manual Allocation Control (MAC) due to potential limited
part availability. Please check the CPOR/MAC report on Dealer Daily for the most up-to-date parts ordering
information.
All Safety Recall, Service Campaign (SSC/LSC) parts are eligible for the Monthly Parts Return Program. Please
refer to PANT Bulletin 2011-087 for campaign parts that are currently returnable under the Monthly Parts
Return Program and for additional details.
Part Number
04008-34131
04008-3520C
17613-0P010
17610-0W020

Description
Air Switching Valve Kit*
Air Pump Repair Kit**
Cover, Air Pump
Air Pump Assembly***

Quantity
1
1
1
1

***The Air Pump assembly will need to be replaced only in rare cases, depending on inspection results. DO
NOT order for every vehicle.***

Part Number
25710-31022
17377-31010
17376-50010

*The Air Switching Valve Kit Includes The Following Parts:
Description
Valve Assembly, Air Switching
Gasket, Air Tube, No.2
Gasket, Air Tube (not used in repair)

Quantity
1
2
2

Part Number
90166-A0010
17617-0C010
17602-0C010

**The Air Pump Repair Kit Includes The Following Parts:
Description
Screw, Hexalobular Tapping
Filter, Air Pump
Cover Sub-Assembly, Air Pump Filter (w/ Air Pump Inlet)

Quantity
1
1
1

Technician Training Requirements
The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Toyota. All dealership technicians performing
this repair are required to successfully complete the most current version of the E-Learning course “Safety
Recall and Service Campaign Essentials”. To ensure that all vehicles have the repair performed correctly;
technicians performing this repair are required to currently hold at least one of the following certification
levels:
•
•
•
•

Certified Technician (any specialty)
Expert Technician (any specialty)
Master Technician
Master Diagnostic Technician
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Always check which technicians can perform the repair by logging on to https://www.uotdealerreports.com.
It is the dealership’s responsibility to select technicians with the above certification level or greater to perform
this repair. Carefully review your resources, the technician skill level, and ability before assigning technicians
to this repair. It is important to consider technician days off and vacation schedules to ensure there are
properly trained technicians available to perform this repair at all times.
Remedy Procedures
Refer to TIS for Technical Instructions on repair. Conduct all non-completed Safety Recalls and Service
Campaigns on the vehicle during the time of appointment.
Repair Quality Confirmation
The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Toyota. To help ensure that all vehicles have
the repair performed correctly, please designate at least one associate (someone other than the individual
who performed the repair) to verify the repair quality of every vehicle prior to customer delivery.
Parts Recovery Procedures
All parts replaced as part of this Special Service Campaign must be turned over to the parts department until
appropriate disposition is determined. The parts department must retain these parts until notification via the
Parts Recovery System (PRS) is received indicating whether to ship or scrap the parts. These parts are utilized
by various departments for defect analysis, quality control analysis, product evaluation, as well as other
purposes.
To help minimize dealer storage challenges, Toyota recommends that dealers:
• File the campaign claim accurately and promptly. The time a dealer is required to hold parts is based on
when the campaign claim is paid by Toyota.
• Monitor the Warranty Parts Recovery Notifications and Part Scrap Report regularly.
Refer to Warranty Policies 9.3 and 9.6 for additional details.
Vehicles Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (California only)
As this Special Service Campaign includes emission related parts, California dealers are requested to fill out
the Vehicle Emissions Recall – Proof of Correction form after repairs have been completed. The vehicle owner
may require this form for vehicle registration renewal. It is important to note that the forms are an official state

document and blank forms must be secured to prevent misuse.
Booklets can be ordered from the MDC (material number 0041092007).
Please complete the form and provide it to the owner. The first
non-completed VINs will be submitted to the California state
DMV by Early January, 2021. If the vehicle owner’s warranty claim
will not be processed and paid prior to this date, please be sure to complete a form and provide it to a
California owner.

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Warranty Reimbursement Procedures
Warranty Reimbursement Procedure

Verify Vehicle Eligibility
1. Confirm vehicle VIN matches the RO.
2. Check Vehicle Inquiry System for
Campaign eligibility.

Not
..Covered..

No further action required

Covered

Perform Health Check. Are DTC’s P2444,
P2445 and/or P0418 present?

YES

• Replace Air Pump Assembly
• Install Air Switching Valve Kit
• Install Air Pump Cover

No
• Install Air Pump Repair Kit
• Install Air Switching Valve Kit
• Install Air Pump Cover

Campaign completed, return
the vehicle to the customer

Op Code
20TC10
20TC11
•

Description
Subject DTCs NOT present. Install Air Pump Repair Kit, Air Switching Valve
Kit and, Air Pump Cover
Subject DTC(s) present. Install Air Pump Assembly, Air Switching Valve Kit
and, Air Pump Cover

The flat rate times include 0.1 hours for administrative cost per unit for the dealership.

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Flat Rate Hours
1.1
1.1

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Claim Filing Accuracy and Correction Requests
It is the dealer’s responsibility to file claims correctly for this Special Service Campaign. This claim filing
information is used by Toyota for various government reporting activities; therefore, claim filing accuracy is
crucial. If it has been identified that a claim has been filed using an incorrect Op Code or a claim has been
filed for an incorrect VIN, refer to Warranty Procedure Bulletin PRO17-03 to correct the claim.
Customer Reimbursement
Reimbursement consideration instructions will be included in the owner letter.

Campaign Designation / Phase Decoder

19TA01
19

T

A

01

Year Campaign
is Launched

Vehicle Make

Field Action Category and Phase

Field Action Sequence

A = Safety Recall Remedy
B = Safety Recall Interim
C = Special Service Campaign
D = Limited Service Campaign
E = Customer Support Program
F = Emissions Recall

01 = 1st Field Action of the year
02 = 2nd Field Action of the year
03 = 3rd Field Action of the year

19 = 2019
20 = 2020
21 = 2021
22 = 2022
23 = 2023
Etc...

T = Toyota
L = Lexus

(May use other characters in unique
cases)

(The sequence is unique for each
Field Action category)
(May use other characters in
unique cases)

Examples:
19TA01 = Launched in 2019, Toyota, Safety Recall Remedy Phase, 1st Safety Recall Launched in 2019
20TC02 = Launched in 2020, Special Service Campaign, 2nd Special Service Campaign Launched in 2020
21TE05 = Launched in 2021, Customer Support Program, 5th Customer Support Program Launched in 2021

Please review this entire package with your Service and Parts staff to familiarize them with the proper step-bystep procedures required to implement this Special Service Campaign.
Thank you for your cooperation.
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20TC01 (Remedy Notice )
Certain 2012 Model Year Tacoma
Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves
Frequently Asked Questions
Original Publication Date: May 28, 2020
Q1:
A1:

Q2:
A2:

What is the condition?
There is a possibility that moisture in the air may cause a filter in the vehicle emissions system to
degrade. This degradation could cause damage to other parts of the vehicle emission system and
illuminate the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light).

Q1a:

What parts of the vehicle emissions system are affected and what is their function?

A1a:

The degradation of the filter in the air injection pump could damage the air injection pump
and the air switching valves. These parts are designed to pump fresh air into the exhaust
stream during a cold engine start. This helps speed up the catalytic converter warm up time
and helps reduce cold start emissions.

Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
Yes. If the condition has occurred, the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator light) will illuminate.

Check Engine Light

Note: It is possible for the check engine light above to be illuminated for other reasons, unrelated to
this Special Service Campaign.
Q3:
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota will send an owner notification by first class mail starting in Early June 2020, advising owners to make
an appointment with their authorized Toyota dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the vehicle.
Based on this inspection the dealer will repair the air injection pump and install an improved filter, or
replace the air injection pump with one that contains an improved filter, as needed, FREE OF CHARGE. The
dealer will also replace the air switching valves in the vehicle emissions system FREE OF CHARGE.

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NOTE (Customers who live in the state of California)
The state of California requires the completion of Safety Recalls / Service Campaigns on emission
related parts prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every vehicle
must pass an emission test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the completion
of this FREE Special Service Campaign, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will not allow your
vehicle to be registered. State of California Regulations require Toyota to provide the Department of
Motor Vehicles with a record of all vehicles that have not had the Special Service Campaign completed.
Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Form after the
campaign has been completed. Please ensure you retain this form, because the DMV may require that
you supply proof that the campaign has been completed during your vehicle registration renewal
process.
Q4:
A4:

Q5:
A5:

Q6:
A6:
Q7:
A7:

Q8:
A8:

Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Special Service Campaign?
There are approximately 78,900 vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign.
Model Name

Model Year

Production Period

Tacoma

2012

Late August 2011 – Early August 2012

Q4a:

Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign in
the U.S.?

A4a:

No, there are no other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Special Service Campaign.

How long will the repair take?
The repair takes approximately one hour. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may
be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

What if I previously paid for repairs related to this Special Service Campaign?
Reimbursement consideration instructions will be provided in the owner letter.

How does Toyota obtain my mailing information?
Toyota uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to
receive registration or title information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your
registration or title information is correct.

What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center
at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central
Time.

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TOYOTA
2012 Model Year Tacoma
Special Service Campaign 20TC01
(Remedy Notice)
[VIN]
Dear Toyota Customer:
At Toyota, we are dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. As part of our continuing
efforts to provide superior customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Special Service Campaign, which
includes your vehicle.
You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on state registration and title data,
indicate that you are the current owner.
What is the condition?
There is a possibility that moisture in the air may cause a filter in the vehicle emissions system to degrade.
This degradation could cause damage to other parts of the vehicle emission system and illuminate the check
engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light).
What parts of the vehicle emissions system are affected and what is their function?
The degradation of the filter in the air injection pump could damage the air injection pump and the air
switching valves. These parts are designed to pump fresh air into the exhaust stream during a cold engine
start. This helps speed up the catalytic converter warm up time and helps reduce cold start emissions.
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
Yes. If the condition has occurred, the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light) will illuminate.

Check Engine Light
NOTE: It is possible for the check engine light above to be illuminated for other reasons, unrelated to this
Special Service Campaign.
What will Toyota do?
Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the vehicle. Based on this inspection the dealer will repair the air
injection pump and install an improved filter, or replace the air injection pump with one that contains an
improved filter, as needed, FREE OF CHARGE. The dealer will also replace the air switching valves in the
vehicle emissions system FREE OF CHARGE.

What should you do?
Please contact your authorized Toyota dealer to make an appointment to have the remedy performed
FREE OF CHARGE. The remedy will take approximately one hour. However, depending on the dealer’s
work schedule, it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What if you live in California and don’t have this Special Service Campaign performed?
The state of California requires the completion of Safety Recalls / Service Campaigns on emission related parts
prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every vehicle must pass an emission
test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the completion of this NO CHARGE Special
Service Campaign the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will not allow your vehicle to be registered. State
of California Regulations require Toyota to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with a record of all
vehicles that have not had the Special Service Campaign completed.
Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Form after the
campaign has been completed. Please ensure you retain this form, because the DMV may require that you
supply proof that the campaign has been completed during your vehicle registration renewal process.
What if you have previously paid for repairs to your vehicle for this specific condition?
If you have previously paid for repair(s) to your vehicle for this specific condition prior to receiving this letter,
you may be eligible for reimbursement. For reimbursement consideration, please submit a copy of your repair
details (for example: a repair order), proof-of-payment, and ownership information to Toyota’s online, selfservice portal. Log-in to your Toyota Owners account at https:/www.toyota.com/owners/, click on the
“Resources” tab, select “Safety Recalls and Service Campaigns”, and click on “Submit Reimbursement
Request”.
Alternatively, if you prefer to mail or fax this information for reimbursement consideration, please use the
address or fax number shown below:
Toyota Customer Experience Center - TSR
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
c/o Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
P O Box 259001 – SSC/CSP Reimbursements
Plano, Texas 75025-9001
FAX: 310-381-7756
Please refer to the attached Reimbursement Checklist for required documentation details.
What if you have other questions?
•
•
•

Your local Toyota dealer will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.
For more information on this and other campaigns, please visit www.toyota.com/recall.
If you require further assistance, you may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-2709371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

If you would like to update your vehicle ownership or contact information, please visit
www.toyota.com/owners. You will need your full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to input the new
information.
If you are a vehicle lessor, please assist us by forwarding this notice to the lessee.
We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products, and we sincerely
regret any inconvenience this condition may have caused you.
Thank you for driving a Toyota.
Sincerely,
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

TOYOTA
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 292-4000

CUSTOMER CONTACT & VEHICLE DISCLOSURE FORM
This form is not applicable for TCUV units.

This vehicle is involved in a Special Service Campaign. At this time, remedy parts are not available and the
remedy has NOT been performed. I understand that the vehicle will need to be returned to an authorized
Toyota dealer to have the remedy performed at NO CHARGE when the remedy is available.
Customer Signature
Toyota recommends that you register with the Toyota Owners Community at http://www.toyota.com/owners/
and regularly check recall applicability using www.toyota.com/recall or www.safercar.gov. You will need to
input your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
VIN

Campaign Code

Model

Model Year

Customer Information
Customer Name

Customer Email

Customer Address

Home Phone #
Mobile Phone #
Date

Please provide this information so that Toyota or your dealer can notify you when the remedy becomes
available. This information will only be used for campaign communications. If you’d like to update your
preferred contact information in the future, visit www.toyota.com/ownersupdate or contact us at 1-888270-9371.
Dealer Information
Dealer Name/Address

Dealer Code
Dealer Phone Number
Dealer Staff Name
Dealer Staff Signature
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