NHTSA recall 07V-013 (07V013000)
suspension recall reported January 19, 2007 - about 533,124 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 07V013000
- Also written as
- 07V-013
- Manufacturer number
- 70B
- Reported
- January 19, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- ~533,124
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCIDENTAL DETERIORATION OF THE INTERNAL LUBRICATION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE BALL JOINT TO WEAR AND LOOSEN PREMATURELY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, REDUCED VEHICLE SELF-CENTERING, AND NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
Why it is dangerous
IN EXTREME CASES, IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE AND COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. 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 07V-013 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.