The lower ball joint is a critical part in your vehicle's front suspension, connecting the control arm to the steering system. In some cases, the surface of this joint might have been scratched during manufacturing, which could lead to premature wear and looseness.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower ball joint fails, it can separate from the knuckle, causing you to lose steering control. This could result in a crash, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty lower ball joints free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your vehicle's safety.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Your vehicle's replacement headlight and corner lights are missing a crucial safety feature: amber reflectors. These reflectors help make your vehicle visible to other drivers from the side.
Risk if Unfixed
Without amber reflectors, your vehicle will be harder to see from the side, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions. This could lead to a collision without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the non-compliant lights with new ones that include the required amber reflectors. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Your vehicle's replacement corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights might not have amber reflectors — these are small pieces that help make your vehicle more visible to other drivers at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If these reflectors are missing, your vehicle could be harder to see at night, which could lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Pro-A Motors will contact you to offer a refund for the lamps, and you should respond to them to arrange the refund. This process started on April 3, 2006, and you can also reach Pro-A Motors at 323-838-2988.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
