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Recall 15V-081

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-081
Reported
February 10, 2015
Vehicles affected
116 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles