Recall 05V389000: Steering Relay Rod Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Toyota/4 Runner 1989-1995

Toyota/Pickup 1989-1995

Toyota/T100 1993-1998

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 06, 2005
COMPONENT: Steering: Linkages: Rod: Relay: Connecting

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 977839

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin during late September 2005. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:
Customers can 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.