| NHTSA Recall # | 41207 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V225000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 50J |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Supplier | TOYOTA |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SEQUOIA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Date of notification | 05/07/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/01 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/09/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 17/05/05 |
| Report created | 17/05/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 768379 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
| Recall notes | Toyota recall no. 50j. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |