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Recall campaign05V389000

Recall 05V389000: 1989–1995 Toyota 4RUNNER and 2 other models

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Report received
Sep 6, 2005
Manufacturer
Toyota motor north america, inc.
Potentially affected
977,839vehicles
Model years
1989–1998

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 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.

Possible 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 began october 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.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.