Recall
Toyota Fj Cruiser — 15V081000
NHTSA ID
15V081000
Make
Toyota
Model
Fj Cruiser
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-02-10
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
116
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Consequence
If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.