NHTSA recall 05V-225 (05V225000)

suspension recall reported May 17, 2005 - about 768,379 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V225000
Also written as: 05V-225
Manufacturer number: 50J
Reported: May 17, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~768,379
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-225 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Toyota 4RUNNER - 2001, 2002

Toyota Sequoia - 2002, 2003, 2004

Toyota Tacoma - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Toyota Tundra - 2002, 2003, 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.