I wouldnt do it myself. I'd like to, but I can't. I'd like to do it myself because 1) it gives me something to do, and 2) it gives me something to learn with. But again, if I'm going to learn, i don't want to sacrifice safety. I'd rather have toyota do the work. The dealership around here seems pretty good and honest.

 

It's pretty easy to install yourself, but since it's free, why not have the pros do it?

 

lol i just read the article an i have an 89 yoda an mine has the same problems i had to get huge plug wires to stop my from starting on fire an my power steering is gone lol

 

I had mine fixed like 3 years ago when the recall came out, they fixed it for free, no questions asked and the gave me an alignment. Secondly the news called it a recall, it was not it was a service announcement, so the dealerships say. They told me most recalls are for new cars, and all other manufactures would not fix a 20 year recall. But Toyota does because they are the best and they bow how they need to take care of there customers. There you go that is my two cents.

 

i had mine done for free as well.

 

got mine done last month havent looked at it yet

 

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

 

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!

 

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...

 

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

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

You lie!

 

Death Cougar is a US Representative?

 

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

 

Which has also NOT ended.....