Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The recall affects your 2010 Toyota Tundra 4x4's front propeller shaft, which connects the engine to the wheels. It may have a weak weld at the point where the shaft meets the yoke.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, the shaft could come loose and hit the road, which could cause your vehicle to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace your front propeller shaft for free, and you can contact them at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN IMPROPER WELD EXISTS AT THE UNION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND YOKE. DUE TO THIS IMPROPER WELD, THIS JOINT MAY SEPARATE AND THE SEPARATED SHAFT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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