Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V389000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/25/1988 to 02/10/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 977839 | 10/05/2005 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/06/2005 | 09/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 50n.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 toyota pickup. the contact stated while driving at highway speeds he noticed that the steering wheel would pull to the left or to the right. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000. rvk | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 101000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1993 toyota pickup. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds he noticed that the steering would pull to the left or to the right. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000. tb | |||
| 09/30/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 toyota pickup. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk sporadically and pull abnormally when applying the brakes. there was also rusting on the frame of the vehicle and the exterior head lights were abnormally dim. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 176,000. kmj | |||
| 09/30/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 toyota pickup. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk at any time. the vehicle would also pull when the brake were depressed. there was also rusting on the frame of the vehicle. the exterior head light would be dim, making it difficult to see at night. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 176,000. nw | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| This complaint is for a toyota t100 4x4. the pitman arm broke while backing out of driveway rendering the truck unsteerable. had this broke at highway speeds it would have resulted in a (probably fatal) rollover accident. since the truck is out of warranty toyota will not pay to repair it. however the part is obviously defective from the day the truck was built. it just took ten years for the part to finally fail. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 200000 | 1 | 08/15/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the steering column became inoperable which resulted in a crash. the vehicle ran off the road, rolled down a hill and a police report was filed. the driver was wearing a seatbelt and sustained injuries. the dealership was alerted however no repairs have been made. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 09/24/1998 | 1 | 09/24/1993 | |
| The adjustable bolts on the steering arms break off allowing the wheels to turn too sharp resulting in the front tires wearing a hole in the brake hoses. | |||