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2002 Toyota TUNDRA Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall


NHTSA Recall #	41202
NHTSA Compaign #	05V225000
MFG Compaign #	50J
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	TOYOTA
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TUNDRA
Model Year	2002
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	30/09/03
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	17/05/05
Report created	17/05/05
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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.

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2002 Toyota TUNDRA Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

2002 Toyota TUNDRA Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

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