NHTSA recall 05V389000
Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Toyota 4RUNNER and 2 more
Reported Sep 6, 2005977,839 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 50NBuilt Dec 13, 1998 – Nov 8, 1995
The defect
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel IS repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle IS stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
The risk
If the vehicle IS continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.