Date: 01.05.2002
Component: Wheels
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors
Description:
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. the upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. the original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
Consequencs:
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. owner notification began july 15, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Date: 01.05.2002
Component: Wheels
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors
Description:
On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. the upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. the original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
Consequencs:
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. owner notification began july 15, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Date: 17.05.2005
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Consequencs:
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 17.05.2005
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Consequencs:
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 17.05.2005
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Consequencs:
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
