2005 Toyota Tundra Ball Joint Recall
This is an accident waiting to happen.
2005 toyota tundra ball joint recall. The recall began on July 5 2005. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. 05052014 The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. In May 2005 Toyota recalled 775000 pickups and SUVs because of possibility of excessive wear to a front suspension lower ball joint. 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.
The big news is extra muscle. 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. However the 2000 Tundra has not been recalled.
If I remember correctly the two lbjs for your year cost less than the kit for 05-06. Anyway Im trying to sort it out with the dealership and with Toyota and see if they help me with the repair. The contact stated that the rear drivers side tire exploded.
The lower ball joint sheared and the wheel involved flipped sideways in the wheel well and there was a complete loss of control and steering. Joint Assy Lower Ball Front Rh. 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.
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur. However they only recalled 2002-2004 and recently 533000 2004-2006 Tundra trucks. But make sure you get 8 new bolts and two new cotter pinsthey arent expensive.