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 | |||
| 08/26/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. the contact stated that the vehicle jerk abnormally and when applying the brakes, the vehicle would pull abruptly to one side. in addition, the frame exhibited severe rusting. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 175,000. kmj | |||
| 08/26/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. the contact stated that the vehicle jerk at any time. also, when attempting to stop the vehicle would pull to the side. there was also frame rust under the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 175,000. nw | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Police report stated: unit fell off the right shoulder of the roadway. unit overcorrected, crossed both lanes of traffic and ran off the left shoulder of the roadway. the angle of embarkment caused unit to overturn. unit overturned and struck a tree. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering gear box leaked. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 116000 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| The dealer informed the consumer the cylinder head needed to be replaced, because of a leaking head gasket. *jb the consumer was also told the radiator was leaking from the top tank, the clutch flex line and power steering pump was also leaking. the gas gauge was inoperative. the drive belt and timing belts were replaced. ph. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 81000 | 1 | 02/24/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall #05v389000 concerning the steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. an appointment was made for the recall repair and the vehicle was left at the dealership. after several hours, the vehicle had not been repaired and the dealer provided no reason. | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 1 | 11/11/1994 | |
| He swerved to pass to the left and a car was turning right. he slowed down to pass the other vehicle. when he was going around the other car something went wrong and lost control and hit the other vehicle. *nm | |||