Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #07V013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V013000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 533,124 affected units, FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. this may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. the recall began on february 28, 2007. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V013000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2007-01-19T00:00:00

Subject: Front suspension lower ball joint

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 533,124

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 70B

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks and mini vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. this may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.

Consequence Summary: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. the recall began on february 28, 2007. 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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SID: row-3xv2_nnea.cizv

NHTSA ID: 07V013000

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