TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2014: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | FJ CRUISER | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-03-06 | 2015-02-10 | 2015-02-10 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-07 - 2013-08-20
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 116
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
