NHTSA recall 11V-254 (11V254000)

power train recall reported April 26, 2011 - about 50,939 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V254000
Also written as: 11V-254
Reported: April 26, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~50,939
Component: power train

What is being recalled

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

Why it is dangerous

THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. 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 11V-254 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Tundra - 2011

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