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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V254000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/13/2010 to 03/18/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 50939 | 05/12/2011 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 04/26/2011 | 04/26/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft. due to improper casting of the slip yokes, there is a possibility that the slip yoke may break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| TSB-0148-11 | 10/04/2011 | ```` | 10042852 | Toyota: on some vehicles, coming from rear of vehicle, a noise like a clunk or thunk or a feeling of a bump from behind sensation would occur before or when accelerating from stop. on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) improvements h | 01/18/2012 |
| TSB-0147-11 | 09/30/2011 | 10042606 | Toyota: information is being provided for some 4wd vehicle experiencing a sensation of being bumped from behind before or when accelerating from a stop or may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of vehicle. *pe | 12/28/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 1 | 04/01/2011 | |
| 2011 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bags and transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated her husband turned down the wrong street, and when he went to turn around, he put the vehicle in reverse, and stepped on the gas, but the vehicle went forward over a forty foot embankment and ran into a large boulder and a tree. when the vehicle stopped it was still in reverse and the air bags did not deploy. the consumer stated the main issue, was the vehicle was in reverse, but the truck went forward. according to eye witnesses, it appeared her husband was having trouble with the transmission. | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 23000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2011 tundra sr5 with a loud clicking noise that has been coming from the steering column near the shift lever. while in park, the brake pedal must be pressed in order to shift the truck into gear. when i press the brake pedal, a loud click can be heard from the column shifter. this is the column shift lockout solenoid and is normal. however, recently i can hear the solenoid clicking anytime i depress the brake pedal while i'm in gear. sometimes it is a click, two clicks and sometimes it is series of rapid clicks. i have taken the truck to the dealer twice. the first time i was told the clicking was normal while in park and that they could not duplicate it while in gear. the second time i took it to the dealer, they blew out the excess grease from the shift lock. their best explanation is that the column shift lock solenoid comes from the factory as a sealed unit and is packed with grease. the 'excess' grease can keep the locking arm from fully retracking or engaging and the solenoid will chatter because it is trying to put it into position. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 23000 | ||
| I have a 2011 tundra sr5 with a lound clicking noise that has been coming from the steering column near the shift lever. while in park, the brake pedal must be pressed in order to shift the truck into gear. when i press the brake pedal, a loud click can be heard from the column shifter. this is the column shift lockout solenoid and isnormal. however, recently i can hear the solenoid clicking anytime i depress the brake pedal while i'm in gear. sometimes it is a click, two clicks and sometimes it is series of rapid clicks. i have taken the truck to the dealer twice. the first time i was told the clicking was normal while in park and that they could not duplicate it while in gear. the second time i took it to the dealer, they blew out the excess grease from the shift lock. their best explination is that the column shift lock solenoid comes from the factory as a sealed unit and is packed with grease. the 'excess' grease can keep the locking arm from fully retrackting or engaging and the solenoid will chatter because it is trying to put it into position. | |||