TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2014 Recall

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NHTSA Campaign ID Number :	15V081
Manufacturer :	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years :	TOYOTA / 2014
Subject :	Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail

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RECALL Subject : Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail

Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V081000
Component(s): STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 116

All Products Associated with this Recall

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TOYOTAFJ CRUISER2014

Details

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Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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 is expected to begin in March 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.