NHTSA Recall 05V389000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V389000; Date: Sep. 6, 2005
If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Toyota 4Runner; 1990 Toyota 4Runner; 1991 Toyota 4Runner; 1992 Toyota 4Runner; 1993 Toyota 4Runner; 1994 Toyota 4Runner; 1995 Toyota 4Runner; 1989 Toyota Pickup; 1990 Toyota Pickup; 1991 Toyota Pickup; 1992 Toyota Pickup; 1993 Toyota Pickup; 1994 Toyota Pickup; 1995 Toyota Pickup; 1993 Toyota T100; 1994 Toyota T100; 1995 Toyota T100; 1996 Toyota T100; 1997 Toyota T100; 1998 Toyota T100
Component: Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 977,839
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began October 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 2005
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