NHTSA Recall 07V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V013000; Date: Jan. 19, 2007
In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Toyota Sequoia; 2005 Toyota Sequoia; 2006 Toyota Sequoia; 2007 Toyota Sequoia; 2004 Toyota Tundra; 2005 Toyota Tundra; 2006 Toyota Tundra
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 533,124
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks and Mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on February 28, 2007. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. 70b. 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: Feb 28, 2007
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