NHTSA Recall 07V579000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V579000; Date: Dec. 18, 2007
In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Toyota Tundra
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 15,616
Recall Summary:
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2008. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. 70g. 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: Jan 7, 2008
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