T-SB-0004-20 Rev
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Public Details for: T-SB-0004-20 Rev
Tsb: some 2017 model year tacoma vehicles painted with 8t0 blue metallic may exhibit clear-coat peeling on one or more panels. The peeling occurs in the clear coat layer, exposing the base coat to the sunlight and fading the color to white.
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T-SB-0004-20 Rev1 January 14, 2020 TMMBC Tacoma 8T0 Blue Paint Flaking or Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Clear Coat Layer Service Category Vehicle Exterior Section Paint/Coatings Market USA Applicability YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2017 Tacoma WMI(s): 3TM REVISION NOTICE January 12, 2021 Rev1: • The Service Bulletin title has been updated. • The Vehicle Inspection section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Introduction Some 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles painted with 8T0 Blue Metallic may exhibit clear-coat peeling on one or more panels. The peeling occurs in the clear coat layer, exposing the base coat to the sunlight and fading the color to white. The affected panel(s) will require prepping and repainting to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet to a body shop. Production Change Information This bulletin applies to vehicles produced WITHIN the Affected Production Date Range shown below. MODEL PLANT COLOR DATE: AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE Tacoma TMMBC 8T0 Blue Metallic 1/24/2017 – 3/8/2017 © 2021 Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 1 of 5 T-SB-0004-20 Rev1 January 14, 2020 Page 2 of 5 TMMBC Tacoma 8T0 Blue Paint Flaking or Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Clear Coat Layer Warranty Information CLAIM TYPE OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2 Paint P + (Applicable T-3 Code) Condition Confirmed – Sublet to Body Shop 0.0 N/A 69 82 NOTE • • • • Use sublet type “PT” for body shop repairs. Invoice required to be attached to the warranty claim. Select all applicable T-3 position codes and submit 1 claim for all positions on the vehicle. If Genuine Toyota parts are needed, claim under replacements parts. See Warranty Policy 4.12 for additional information on paint claim submission. APPLICABLE WARRANTY • This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. • Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin. © 2021 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0004-20 Rev1 January 14, 2020 Page 3 of 5 TMMBC Tacoma 8T0 Blue Paint Flaking or Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Clear Coat Layer Vehicle Inspection Customer concern on the original 8T0 paint. Confirm color code on VIN sticker on driver door/B-pillar. Yes Is the paint peeling, fading, or turning white? Does the paint condition look like the included photos on pg. 4? NOTE: The initial paint concern is usually on the horizontal surfaces (primary) and later on the vertical surfaces (secondary) (pg. 4). Yes Is there evidence of a paint concern on ANY metal body panels (ex. hood, roof, fenders)? Yes No No Is there evidence of outside influences on the suspect panel that may have led to the concern (ex. previously damaged or deformed panels, aftermarket paint, bird droppings, chemicals, etc.)? Yes Using the packing tape confirmation (pg. 5), does white or blue paint come off with the tape? Be sure to examine the tape in front of a dark background to properly see ANY removed material No No Yes This bulletin does not apply to the observed paint concern. Send the vehicle to the body shop to paint the cab, deck, or entire vehicle. Note: Customers are responsible for ensuring panels are in a paintable condition. © 2021 Toyota Motor Sales, USA No T-SB-0004-20 Rev1 January 14, 2020 Page 4 of 5 TMMBC Tacoma 8T0 Blue Paint Flaking or Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Clear Coat Layer Repair Procedure Supporting Visual Aids Figure 1. Exposed Substrate Primary Surfaces Secondary Surfaces Figure 2. Examples of Clear Coat Peeling That Are Applicable to This Service Bulletin 1 2 3 1 Hood 3 Door 2 Roof 4 Bedside 4 Figure 3. Examples of Paint Conditions That Are Not Applicable to This Service Bulletin 1 1 Rock Chips 2 2 Chemical/Acid Etching © 2021 Toyota Motor Sales, USA T-SB-0004-20 Rev1 January 14, 2020 Page 5 of 5 TMMBC Tacoma 8T0 Blue Paint Flaking or Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Clear Coat Layer Repair Procedure (continued) Packing Tape Confirmation 1. Confirm the location of the concern area. Figure 4. NOTE Concern area is peeling, fading, and/or whitening. 1 c 1 2. Wash/rinse the area to clean off ANY dirt, sand, or debris. Peeling, Fading, Whitening Concern Area Figure 5. 2 1 c 1 Peeling, Fading, Whitening Concern Area 2 Packing Tape 3. Take a clean dry cloth and dry the concern area. 4. Move the vehicle inside or under shade. Avoid working under direct sunlight and high temperatures (above 90°F). 5. Adhere a NEW piece of packing tape over the concern area and cover a minimum of 2 in. across the painted surface of the panel. Ensure you have continuous adhesion between the tape and panel. 6. Beginning with the end of the concern area side, quickly pull the packing tape at a 45-degree angle until the tape is completely removed. 7. Did the packing tape remove ANY white or blue paint particles? • YES — Send the vehicle to the body shop. If cab panel(s) are peeling, repaint cab. If deck panel(s) are peeling, repaint deck. • NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual. t © 2021 Toyota Motor Sales, USA