1990-1998 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Pickup and others recall: connecting

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 6, 2005. It covers about 977,839 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 977,839
reported: Sep 6, 2005
owners notified: Oct 5, 2005
related complaints: 91

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 05V389000

Affected vehicles

Toyota 4RUNNER 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Toyota Pickup 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Toyota T100 1993-1998 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 91 complaints about steering problems.

1992 Toyota 4RUNNER 1993 Toyota 4RUNNER 1994 Toyota 4RUNNER 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER 1992 Toyota Pickup 1993 Toyota Pickup 1994 Toyota Pickup 1995 Toyota Pickup 1995 Toyota T100 1996 Toyota T100 1997 Toyota T100 1998 Toyota T100

Questions about recall 05V389000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1998 Toyota 4RUNNER, Toyota Pickup and others connecting?

Yes. Recall 05V389000, reported on September 6, 2005, covers about 977,839 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V389000?

Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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