Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V081000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2014 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured august 7, 2013, to august 20, 2013 Includes 116 affected units, Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured august 7, 2013, to august 20, 2013

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured august 7, 2013, to august 20, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on march 6, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V081000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2015-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering shaft weld may fail

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 116

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 fj cruiser vehicles manufactured august 7, 2013, to august 20, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.

Consequence Summary: If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on march 6, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 75.86

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