NHTSA Recall 15V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V081000; Date: Feb. 10, 2015
If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 116
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 6, 2015
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