Recall 05V225000: 2001–2004 Toyota Tacoma and 3 other models

Report received

May 17, 2005

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

768,379vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER185 complaints
• 2002 Toyota 4RUNNER225 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Sequoia666 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Sequoia565 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Sequoia380 complaints
• 2001 Toyota Tacoma396 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Tacoma333 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Tacoma360 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Tacoma415 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Tundra482 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Tundra399 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Tundra466 complaints