Power Steering Pump problems of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma

I noticed the steering became intermittently stiff, becoming more so about a week ago. It happened while driving in all conditions (slow speed, highway speed, dry weather, wet roads etc) power steering fluid was full, pump was fine. My garage determined that the u joint on the steering shaft was stuck and that I need to replace the steering shaft. This is a 2 part shaft (with u joint) that is only available from Toyota. It's costing me $762 to have this replaced. This is a major safety issue. In the past Toyota has recalled the camry, corolla and rav4 for the same issue. I follow many Toyota forums and this appears to be a common issue in the Tacoma (2005-2014 models from what I've read). Why hasn't Toyota recalled the Tacoma as well?.

Powersteering not working properly when making a turn in either direction had to physically turn steering wheel would not recover on its own. Brought truck to Toyota dealer for problem they replaced the drive belt,thinking it was slipping on the powersteering pump. That did not fix the problem,took it back,the dealer decided the powersteering rack was the problem and cost for the rack was about $1400. 00. I decided to check internet to see if this problem was common. I found it was ,the universal joint on the steering shaft at the block is not protected from weather and is prone to rust it is a sealed joint and cannot be lubed. I sprayed the universal joint with rust blaster which loosen the joint up, I then sprayed a water proof silicone spray on it. Works like new. This is not only a safety problem but a finical problem and is an easy fix for Toyota.