Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #05V389000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V389000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 977,839 affected units, STEERING RELAY ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V389000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2005-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Steering relay rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 977,839

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 50N

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V389000

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