Toyota Recalls 2011 Tundra for Driveshaft Separation Risk
Toyota is recalling 2011 Tundra vehicles because a defective propeller shaft may break, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft separation) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft. The recall involves approximately 50,939 vehicles.
The defect is caused by improper casting of the slip yokes, which may break. If this occurs, the propeller shaft can separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface. This failure could result in a loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft, replacing it free of charge if necessary. The safety recall was expected to begin during May 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA TUNDRA
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Drivetrain
- Affected units
- 50,939
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TUNDRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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