NHTSA recall 07V013000
Suspension · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: On certain trucks and MINI vans, due to possible improper finishing of the front suspension lower ball joint, some ball joints may experience an incidental deterioration of the internal lubrication. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely, which could result in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
Why it matters: In extreme cases, if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on February 28, 2007.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Toyota Sequoia
- 2004 Toyota Tundra
- 2005 Toyota Sequoia
- 2005 Toyota Tundra
- 2006 Toyota Sequoia
- 2006 Toyota Tundra
- 2007 Toyota Sequoia
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2005 Toyota Sequoia, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 2007 Toyota Sequoia, 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Toyota Tundra, 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V013000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.