NHTSA recall 21E103000 · Equipment
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Toyota Sequoia and 1 more
Reported Dec 23, 2021151 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number 21TH01
The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
The risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Steering › Hydraulic power assist systemSteering › Rack and pinion