NHTSA Recall 81V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V117000; Date: Oct. 2, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 855
Recall Summary:
If vehicle is continuously driven at speeds over 50 mph on extremely rough roads, a bending resonance of the steering tie rod may occur. This could eventually cause fracture and failure of the rod.
How to Fix:
The steering tie rod assembly and relay rod will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles. System: steering; tie rod assembly. Consequences of defect: tie rod failure can result in loss of vehicle controland could cause an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 9, 1981
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