Special Service Campaign for 90-95 4Runners, 89-95 Trucks and 93-98 T100s - Page 22

Just Learning · 04-29-2009, 11:54 PM

got mine done last month havent looked at it yet

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SMOTT · 05-12-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

Guys,

Hope this isn't a repost but i found it today:

Toyota announced Tuesday that it will issue a voluntary "Special Service Campaign" in co-operation with NHTSA. The campaign involves certain power-steering equipped 1989-1996 4Runner SUVs, compact pick-ups and T-100 pick-ups (see update/edit below)

In these vehicles, a crack can develop in the steering relay rod if the steering wheel is turned repeatedly under conditions requiring extreme force, such as when the vehicle is stopped. In the worst possible case, the company said, the rod may fracture causing a loss of steering control.

Owners of these vehicles will be notified by mail, Toyota said, beginning in mid-September. Customers with questions are directed to contact Toyota customer service at 800-331-4331.

EDIT:

I called 800-331-4331 and got the years clarified. They are:

89 - 95 Toyota trucks with 4WD and power steering

90 - 95 Toyota 4Runners

93 - 98 Toyota T100 trucks

I got through to a phone rep who said that it's best to call in with your VIN because not all of the vehicles within those model/year ranges (above) will be covered. He said that it depends on where and when the vehicle was manufactured.

Bob

this is easy to do. i just called them with my vin# and they gave me all the recalls ever done on my veh, it only took like 2 min on the phone with the # above. its worth the phone call

Pani · 05-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Hey all,
Had my relay rod replaced this week at San Diego Toyota in ..San Diego. Finished it in a day, no hassle about needed or unneeded repairs or any grief about the recall (although they did sorta scratch the heck out of my tie rods, but no biggee I guess). Actually I was a little disappointed they didn't call- I need the valve cover gaskets replaced and my rear differential fluid is leaking- I would've let 'em fix those! Oh well-- anyway it was a pleasant enough experience- seems like they've gotten it all worked out since the recall first came out.
Big Huge Thanks to the Yotatech community for educating me on this recall- I went in knowing to ask for the alignment specs, and would've balked at the idea of paying for new tie rods, etc.
You guys are awesome!
And Toyota is freakin' awesome for replacing a 19 year old part!

AZ89LONGBED · 05-19-2009, 11:34 PM

Dealer replaced mine in summer of 2006 when I had the head gasket replaced. Did an alignment as well. No complaints, the repaired head gasket, water pump & timing chain was about 300 cheaper than a quote from a reputable local shop in town.

If I ever have a question on my truck the dealer here has been a wealth of information. As for the recall, they did the repair automatically while my rig was there for other service, I am assuming they ran the VIN automatically, kinda cool.

It's neat to get your truck back from the shop knowing they fixed more than you asked for free...

gregshubert · 06-18-2009, 10:39 AM

just got mine in the mail. Guess I will call and see what they say. Closest will be Bowling Green Ky for me

crafthorse · 07-23-2009, 05:54 PM

Darn, I was hoping to get some free stuff. I just called Yota about my 91 truck and they checked my VIN. It appears this upgrade was done in 2006, and there was nothing else showing to be done with it.

bigroy408 · 07-30-2009, 12:07 AM

I was wondering if I could still call the dealer to see if they fix the rod? This thread has been hear for ever. will they still fix the problem after years lol? Is it for free and What am I supposed to tell them?

tc · 07-30-2009, 07:39 AM

Just call your dealership with the VIN and ask if the 50N recall has been done.

rascholla · 09-18-2009, 07:48 AM

Sorry yall, the power steering recall ended in 2005.

**DeathCougar** · 09-18-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascholla

Sorry yall, the power steering recall ended in 2005.

Who told you that lie? We have guys in this thread that got their recall done in 2009.

The recall doesn't have an end date.

tc · 09-18-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascholla

Sorry yall, the power steering recall ended in 2005.

Being that it didn't come out until late 2005 and most people didn't get their cards until early 2006, I find this hard (actually, impossible) to believe.

**DeathCougar** · 09-18-2009, 11:28 AM

You lie!

tc · 09-18-2009, 02:13 PM

Death Cougar is a US Representative?

NYChopshop · 09-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascholla

Sorry yall, the power steering recall ended in 2005.

uhhh... I believe that's a solid negative. You may have the steering recall confused with the 3vze head gasket recall...

**DeathCougar** · 09-19-2009, 05:17 PM

Which has also NOT ended.....

TFJ-4runner · 10-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Got it done two days ago
Jim Norton Toyota Tulsa, Ok
It took 1.5 hrs and they tried to get me to buy other parts but didn't push it. Overall a good experience.

Mr_Bigglesworth · 11-19-2009, 07:52 AM

Just had my 94 done yesterday at Boulder Toyota Scion. They did a full alignment also. Suggested I replace the idler arm but i said i woudl probably hold off and he didn't push it at all. That place seems pretty good, they had quite an operation there, with about 20 bays going at once.

tc · 11-19-2009, 07:05 PM

Ask for Jacob if you go to Boulder Toyota. Brian at Groove, and Darryl at Go

05-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#528 (permalink)
Pani Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	got 'er done Hey all, Had my relay rod replaced this week at San Diego Toyota in ..San Diego. Finished it in a day, no hassle about needed or unneeded repairs or any grief about the recall (although they did sorta scratch the heck out of my tie rods, but no biggee I guess). Actually I was a little disappointed they didn't call- I need the valve cover gaskets replaced and my rear differential fluid is leaking- I would've let 'em fix those! Oh well-- anyway it was a pleasant enough experience- seems like they've gotten it all worked out since the recall first came out. Big Huge Thanks to the Yotatech community for educating me on this recall- I went in knowing to ask for the alignment specs, and would've balked at the idea of paying for new tie rods, etc. You guys are awesome! And Toyota is freakin' awesome for replacing a 19 year old part! __________________ 1990 4runner v6 3.0 4x4 auto 228+k miles 1993 Pickup 22re 4cyl stick 4x2 258k miles 30mpg- best truck ever 1993 4runner v6 3.0 3vze auto 184+k miles

05-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#529 (permalink)
AZ89LONGBED Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Flagstaffrica, Land of Trustafarians Posts: 224	Dealer replaced mine in summer of 2006 when I had the head gasket replaced. Did an alignment as well. No complaints, the repaired head gasket, water pump & timing chain was about 300 cheaper than a quote from a reputable local shop in town. If I ever have a question on my truck the dealer here has been a wealth of information. As for the recall, they did the repair automatically while my rig was there for other service, I am assuming they ran the VIN automatically, kinda cool. It's neat to get your truck back from the shop knowing they fixed more than you asked for free... __________________ 89 Longbed PU with lots of AZ pinstriping My DD build so far: an LCE shortblock, EB street/RV head & 268 cam, LCE header, Magnaflow cat, LC cat-back. Taco rims, 235-85r16 GY Duratracs. The future: Install the 4.88's & e-locker sitting in my garage, t-case gears, sliders, mild lift with bj spacers & 2" springs...

07-30-2009, 12:07 AM	#532 (permalink)
bigroy408 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 27	I was wondering if I could still call the dealer to see if they fix the rod? This thread has been hear for ever. will they still fix the problem after years lol? Is it for free and What am I supposed to tell them? Last edited by bigroy408; 07-30-2009 at 12:13 AM.

07-30-2009, 07:39 AM	#533 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,368	Just call your dealership with the VIN and ask if the 50N recall has been done. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

09-18-2009, 02:13 PM	#538 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,368	Death Cougar is a US Representative? __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

06-18-2009, 10:39 AM	#530 (permalink)
gregshubert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	just got mine in the mail. Guess I will call and see what they say. Closest will be Bowling Green Ky for me

07-23-2009, 05:54 PM	#531 (permalink)
crafthorse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 128	Darn, I was hoping to get some free stuff. I just called Yota about my 91 truck and they checked my VIN. It appears this upgrade was done in 2006, and there was nothing else showing to be done with it.

09-18-2009, 07:48 AM	#534 (permalink)
rascholla Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	Sorry yall, the power steering recall ended in 2005.

10-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#541 (permalink)
TFJ-4runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA - Stillwater, OK Posts: 499	Got it done two days ago Jim Norton Toyota Tulsa, Ok It took 1.5 hrs and they tried to get me to buy other parts but didn't push it. Overall a good experience. __________________ "If you refuse to stand behind our troops, then please...by all means feel free to stand in front of them." 1994 Toyota 4runner 4X4-

11-19-2009, 07:52 AM	#542 (permalink)
Mr_Bigglesworth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Just had my 94 done yesterday at Boulder Toyota Scion. They did a full alignment also. Suggested I replace the idler arm but i said i woudl probably hold off and he didn't push it at all. That place seems pretty good, they had quite an operation there, with about 20 bays going at once.

11-19-2009, 07:05 PM	#543 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,368	Ask for Jacob if you go to Boulder Toyota. Brian at Groove, and Darryl at Go __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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