2001–2004 Toyota Tacoma & 2002–2004 Toyota Sequoia + 2 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V225000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 50J
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 768,379
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-331-4331
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 5, 2005
- Built
- May 22, 2001 – Aug 23, 2001
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.