1997 Toyota T-100 Recalls
Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup
1997 Toyota T-100 Recall Record
Recall ID # 05V389000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Recall Date:
SEP 06, 2005
Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Description
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.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 50N