Recall 05V-389: 1989–1995 Toyota 4Runner, 1989–1995 Toyota Pickup and 1 more
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Sep 6, 2005, covering about 977,839 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ssc 50n.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V389000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Toyota Pickup | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Toyota T100 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-389?
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.
How is recall 05V-389 fixed?
Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.