Date: 14.04.2003
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled, causing a diaphragm in the pulsation damper to be damaged. if the diaphragm fails, fuel may leak.
Consequencs:
This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the pulsation damper. owner notification began may 5, 2003. 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: 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.
