TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2014: STEERING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.