NHTSA recall 05V-389 (05V389000)

steering recall reported September 6, 2005 - about 977,839 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V389000
Also written as: 05V-389
Manufacturer number: 50N
Reported: September 6, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~977,839
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 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-389 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Toyota 4RUNNER - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Toyota Pickup - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Toyota T100 - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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.