Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #07V579000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V579000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 15,616 affected units, PROPELLER SHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2008. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V579000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2007-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Propeller shaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 15,616

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 70G

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.

Consequence Summary: In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2008. 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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