NHTSA Recall # | 32430 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V013000 |
MFG Compaign # | 70B |
Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Date of notification | 28/02/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/08/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/11/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 19/01/07 |
Report created | 19/01/07 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 533124 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
Recall notes | Toyota recall no. 70b. 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. |