TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22E002000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-03-15 2022-01-14 2022-01-18

Production Dates: 2003-08-15 - 2006-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15200

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tenneco Automotive "DRiV" is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and 45D2345. The ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, causing premature failure.

Consequence

A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at RECALL.SUPPORT"DRIV.COM.

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.nhtsa.gov.