Date: 06.09.2005
Component: Steering > Linkages > Rod > Relay > Connecting
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 06.09.2005
Component: Steering > Linkages > Rod > Relay > Connecting
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 12.06.1996
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
The sticker required by part 575, "consumer information regulations" to alert the driver of "the particular handling and maneuvering characteristics of utility vehicles" was not affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Consequencs:
Consequence of non-compliance: owners may not be aware of the handling and manuevering characteristics of this vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the sun visors on the affected vehicles with visors containing the correct labels.
Date: 18.01.2002
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.
Consequencs:
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 18.01.2002
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.
Consequencs:
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 18.01.2002
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain 2-wheel-drive (2wd) and 4-wheel-drive (4wd) 4runner sport utility vehicles, a combination of heavy loading (simultaneous loading to rear gross axle weight rating and gross vehicle weight rating) and severe steering maneuvers could cause the 2wd 4runner to lose directional stability.
Consequencs:
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace rear suspension parts. although the 4wd 4runners do not exhibit the handling condition, toyota will recall these vehicles to avoid any public confusion as to which vehicles should receive the replacement parts. owner notification began february 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
