Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine to the wheels, has a possible flaw that could cause it to break and make your car stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will inspect and replace the driveshaft for free, starting in May 2011. They'll contact you to schedule an appointment, or you can call them at 1-800-331-4331.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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