NHTSA recall 05V225000
Suspension · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2001 Toyota 4Runner
- 2001 Toyota Tacoma
- 2002 Toyota 4Runner
- 2002 Toyota Sequoia
- 2002 Toyota Tacoma
- 2002 Toyota Tundra
- 2003 Toyota Sequoia
- 2003 Toyota Tacoma
- 2003 Toyota Tundra
- 2004 Toyota Sequoia
- 2004 Toyota Tacoma
- 2004 Toyota Tundra
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Toyota 4Runner, 2002 Toyota 4Runner, 2002 Toyota Sequoia, 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 2004 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Toyota Tundra, 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V225000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.