2005 Toyota Tundra Ball Joint Recall

Toyota Recall For Lower Ball Joint Issue on Toyota Tundra Problem Description Toyota issued a recall on the lower ball joint due to the possibility of premature wear from improper finishing in production. The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur. Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Toyota is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

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However the 2000 Tundra has not been recalled.

2005 toyota tundra ball joint recall. The recall marks a sudden shift in policy for the Japanese. Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem of the 2005 Toyota Tundra 5 Failure Date. Toyota will initiate a Safety Recall Special Service Campaign to replace the Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints on 2004 through early 2007 Model Year Sequoia and 2004 through late 2006 Model Year Tundra vehicles.

03082020 The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rear drivers side tire exploded. The ball joints will be replaced under the recall.

Ball joint analysis indicates metallurgical incompatability of ball and cup. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph over a bridge there was a loud noise and the vehicle immediately lowered.

In extreme cases if the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control. Anyway Im trying to sort it out with the dealership and with Toyota and see if they help me with the repair. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness resulting in increased steering effort.

SAFETY RECALL50J FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS Toyota will initiate a Safety Recall Special Service Campaign to replace the Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints on certain 2001-2002 Model Year 4Runner 2001-2004 Model Year Tacomas and 2002-2004 Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. But make sure you get 8 new bolts and two new cotter pinsthey arent expensive. Nothe only reason the 05-06 has a kit is because the lbjs were recalled on them so the kit is actually a recall kit.

Toyota said the surface of a ball joint which connects to the front suspension may have been scratched when it was manufactured which could lead to wear and tear over time. 2004s 34-litre V6 has been replaced by the 40-litre V6 that also powers the newly redesigned 2005 Tacoma while the 47-litre V8 that made 245 hp in 2004 now produces 282 hp. Only the 2002-2004 Tundras were recalled even though they have the same ball joints.