Special Service Campaign for 90-95 4Runners, 89-95 Trucks and 93-98 T100s
09-07-2005, 09:37 AM
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Special Service Campaign for 90-95 4Runners, 89-95 Trucks and 93-98 T100s
I was reading an article just released about Ford recalling 3.8 million trucks, and came across this tidbit:
This is the first I've heard about this recall.
Anyone else have any more info?
(This seems to be different from the ball joint recall for later models a few months ago)
Toyota Motor Co., meanwhile, recalled 978,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks amid concerns over the power steering system. The affected vehicles include 4Runner SUVs, compact pickups and T-100 pickups built between 1989 and 1998.
Toyota said a rod linking the steering wheel and the wheels may fracture under conditions where the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is stopped. Owners will be notified beginning in mid-September, the company said.
Toyota said a rod linking the steering wheel and the wheels may fracture under conditions where the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is stopped. Owners will be notified beginning in mid-September, the company said.
Anyone else have any more info?
(This seems to be different from the ball joint recall for later models a few months ago)
09-07-2005, 09:39 AM
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I wonder which rod they're referring to. Maybe the rod connected to the ragjoint??
I know when I replaced my power steering rack, the guy I bought the part from told me that the 4runners and Tacomas both had problems with rusting around the inner tierods.
I know when I replaced my power steering rack, the guy I bought the part from told me that the 4runners and Tacomas both had problems with rusting around the inner tierods.
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Originally Posted by ASU4runner
I wonder which rod they're referring to. Maybe the rod connected to the ragjoint??
I know when I replaced my power steering rack, the guy I bought the part from told me that the 4runners and Tacomas both had problems with rusting around the inner tierods.
I know when I replaced my power steering rack, the guy I bought the part from told me that the 4runners and Tacomas both had problems with rusting around the inner tierods.
It's not in the NHTSA database yet anyway.
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09-07-2005, 12:57 PM
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Special Service Campaign for 90-95 4Runners, 89-95 Trucks and 93-98 T100s
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
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
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this post (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66901) says 89-98. do we know which is correct?
**EDIT:
copied from msn article in other thread
this post (https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66901) says 89-98. do we know which is correct?
**EDIT:
copied from msn article in other thread
Toyota Motor Co., meanwhile, recalled 978,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks amid concerns over the power steering system. The affected vehicles include the 1990-1995 4Runner SUV, 1989-1995 truck 4WD and 1993-1998 T-100 pickup.
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I have a 2002 4Runner, I am not affected by this recall correct ? but I read earlier post (about a month ago) that there is a front ball joint recall for 1999 to 2002 4Runner, am I correct or wrong ?
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Is it for 4Runners only with power steering or all? Referring to Bob's edit, he listed the trucks as 4wd and power steering, but nothing specified for the 4Runner, only 90-95. 
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09-08-2005, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by leebee
would someone post the 800 # that we can call to check out our vin's please?
thanks,
lee
thanks,
lee
09-08-2005, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by yota5VZFE
I have a 2002 4Runner, I am not affected by this recall correct ? but I read earlier post (about a month ago) that there is a front ball joint recall for 1999 to 2002 4Runner, am I correct or wrong ?
also, nothing annoyed me more than when my local fox news channel reported this and showed what was clearly a 98 4runner, not a 90 - 95
