Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail
| Report Received Date | 02/10/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V081000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective Action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 116 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V081000) |
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