Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles, If The Steering Wheel Is Repeatedly Turned Under Certain Conditions Where High Steering Effort And Power Assist Are Required, For Instance, When Fully Turning The Wheel While The Vehicle Is Stopped, A Fatigue Crack May Develop In The Steering Relay Rod.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
4RUNNER
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
05V389000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Continued To Be Operated In This Condition, The Relay Rod May Fracture, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Relay Rod. The Recall Began October 5, 2005. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19981213
End Of Manufacture
19951108
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
977839
Date Owners Notified
20051005
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20050906
Make Campaign Number
50N