2005 Toyota Tundra Ball Joint Recall

Today my 2005 Tundra experienced a suspension failure resulting in a crash.

2005 toyota tundra ball joint recall. Toyota said the surface of a ball joint which connects to the front suspension may have been scratched when it was manufactured which could lead to wear and tear over time. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. But make sure you get 8 new bolts and two new cotter pinsthey arent expensive.

The recall began on february 28 2007. SAFETY RECALL50J FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS Toyota will initiate a Safety Recall Special Service Campaign to replace the Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints on certain 2001-2002 Model Year 4Runner 2001-2004 Model Year Tacomas and 2002-2004 Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Toyota notified the agency on May 13 2015 that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC Toyota Corolla Corolla Matrix Sequoia and Pontiac Vibe and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in Florida along the Gulf Coast Puerto Rico Hawaii the US.

There are approximately 533000 vehicles involved nationwide. December 12 2018 Campaign Number. The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

Lower Ball Joint Position. Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Toyota is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. However the 2000 Tundra has not been recalled.

Km was approximatley 120000km which is same as the average for the reported suspension failures in the web link below. 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Report Date. Ball Joint problem of the 2005 Toyota Tundra 1 Failure Date.

There are approximately 790000 vehicles involved. 05052014 The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. This is an accident waiting to happen.