NHTSA recall 15V-081 (15V081000)

steering recall reported February 10, 2015 - about 116 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 15V081000
Also written as: 15V-081
Reported: February 10, 2015
Vehicles affected: ~116
Component: steering

What is being recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.

Why it is dangerous

If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-081 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota FJ Cruiser - 2014

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