Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Axle Shaft May Separate
Affected models: Toyota Tundra
Report Received Date | 20220623 |
NHTSA ID | 22V445000 |
Consequence Summary | Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05. |
Recall Code | 22TA05 |
Potentially Affected | 46176 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V445000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
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If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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