Toyota Recall Hilux/4Runners

[Ext User(Scotty)]

Anyone else been given the ole recall by Toyota for steering bits that may
be cracked?

Glad to see that they are letting everyone know and are paying for it.




Dear Toyota Owner,
Thank you... blah blah blah...., Toyota is announcing a recall campaign that
includes your vehicle.

In the subject vehicles equipped with power steering, a fatigue crack may
develop on the steering relay rod. the crack may occur if the steering wheel
is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort is
required. In extreme cases the steering relay rod may fracture causeing a
loss of vehicle steering control.

(Large bit snipped here cause its boring)

Bassically call Toyota on 1800 643 242 8-4:30 Mon to Fri (EST)

Toyota.

[Ext User(D Walford)]

Scotty wrote:
> Anyone else been given the ole recall by Toyota for steering bits that may
> be cracked?
>
> Glad to see that they are letting everyone know and are paying for it.
>
>
>
>
> Dear Toyota Owner,
> Thank you... blah blah blah...., Toyota is announcing a recall campaign that
> includes your vehicle.
>
> In the subject vehicles equipped with power steering, a fatigue crack may
> develop on the steering relay rod. the crack may occur if the steering wheel
> is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort is
> required. In extreme cases the steering relay rod may fracture causeing a
> loss of vehicle steering control.
>
> (Large bit snipped here cause its boring)
>
> Bassically call Toyota on 1800 643 242 8-4:30 Mon to Fri (EST)
>

I looked at the US recall and I don't think my 2003 Xtra Cab is
included, AFAIK the problem is with earlier models.




Daryl

[Ext User(Patrick Young)]

Scotty wrote:

> Anyone else been given the ole recall by Toyota for steering bits that may
> be cracked?

> Glad to see that they are letting everyone know and are paying for it.

Nope. I'm not sure it affects the LN106 ... even if it did I would be
the last person informed. Customer fuzzy fuzzy recall like the last
where they _removed_ the front engine hanger on the 3L diesel because
it _might_ become unbolted and jam the throttle? (I've still got my
hanger thanks. Imported Smurfs have theirs too - strangely).

ToyCo justification is it only takes one failure .... Hmmm.

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BP 106 Timbuktu,
Mali (West Africa)
Tel: 292 91 52
Specialising in turbo diesel and R290 aircon

[Ext User(Patrick Young)]

D Walford wrote:

> I looked at the US recall and I don't think my 2003 Xtra Cab is
> included, AFAIK the problem is with earlier models.

I've a DEC 1990 with power steering.

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4x4 Hilux Auto Service Centre,
BP 106 Timbuktu,
Mali (West Africa)
Tel: 292 91 52
Specialising in turbo diesel and R290 aircon

[Ext User(Scotty)]

April 25, 1988 to June 28, 1996 and December 13, 1988 to November 8, 1995
Only Hilux 4WD with Independent Front Suspension (IFS).



"Patrick Young" <patrick@hilux.ace.unsw.EDU.AU> wrote in message
news:EdiWe.48244$FA3.1771@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>D Walford wrote:
>
>> I looked at the US recall and I don't think my 2003 Xtra Cab is included,
>> AFAIK the problem is with earlier models.
>
> I've a DEC 1990 with power steering.
>
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> 4x4 Hilux Auto Service Centre,
> BP 106 Timbuktu,
> Mali (West Africa)
> Tel: 292 91 52
> Specialising in turbo diesel and R290 aircon
>

[Ext User(Scotty)]

Hilux 4WD and 4Runner vehicles

Date: 07/09/2005

Supplier Name: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall Coverage: National

Product Make: Toyota

Product Model: Hilux and 4Runner

Target Number: 25012

Model Years From: April 25, 1988 to June 28, 1996 and December 13, 1988 to
November 8, 1995

Consequences:

Campaign Number: 5525H

VIN Range: Hilux: Model LN107: 09000001 - 09003193, Model LN111: 09000002 -
09007185, Model RN106: 06000001 - 06000743, Model RN110: 08000002 -
08001416. 4Runner: Model LN130: 08000002 - 08004815, Model RN130: 07000001 -
07002737, Model YN130: 08000001 - 08000465, Model VZN130: 07000001 -
07009860.

Serial Range:

Product Info: Only Hilux 4WD with Independant Front Suspension (IFS).

Defect Details: A fatigue crack may develop on the Steering Relay Rod. The
crack may occur if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain
conditions where high steering effort is required.

Consumer action: All owners will be contacted by letter.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

[Ext User(D Walford)]

Scotty wrote:
> April 25, 1988 to June 28, 1996 and December 13, 1988 to November 8, 1995
> Only Hilux 4WD with Independent Front Suspension (IFS).
>

Mines got IFS but luckily its about 7 yrs too new for the recall.


Daryl

[Ext User(Patrick Young)]

Scotty wrote:

> April 25, 1988 to June 28, 1996 and December 13, 1988 to November 8, 1995
> Only Hilux 4WD with Independent Front Suspension (IFS).

Solid front axle here. Not that I would have heard of it - the change
of ownership card submitted was ignored when I bought the vehicle.

If you are looking at a recall going back to 1988, and on something
of such volume as these vehicles, I'd seriously expect a nut or
bolt may or may not need a once over check.

Where is the crack located on the diagram below?

<http://www.fce.unsw.EDU.AU/people/py_stuff/rr.jpg>

There is a Smurf I should prolly check out over the
weekend.

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4x4 Hilux Auto Service Centre,
BP 106 Timbuktu,
Mali (West Africa)
Tel: 292 91 52
Specialising in turbo diesel and R290 aircon