Toyota Recall 50J: Ball Joint Failure
2001 Toyota Tacoma
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (22)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Phase 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Renotification Notice - 4Runner
- Renotification Notice - Tundra and Sequoia
- Renotification Notice - Tacoma and PreRunner
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Tundra and Sequoia
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 4Runner
- Renotification Notice
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Tacoma and PreRunner
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
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