Recall 05V-225
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER and 3 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-225
- Reported
- May 17, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 768,379 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
The risk
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no. 50j.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota 4RUNNER 2001 to 2002
- Toyota Sequoia 2002 to 2004
- Toyota Tacoma 2001 to 2004
- Toyota Tundra 2002 to 2004