Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
A part of your vehicle's drivetrain, called the rear propeller shaft, may not have been made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part breaks, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the faulty part with a new one for free, at your local dealership.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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