Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #05V225000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V225000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 768,379 affected units, BALL JOINT FAILURE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V225000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2005-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Ball joint failure
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 768,379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 50J
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V225000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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