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SevereNHTSA·15V081000·Announced 2015-02-10

Toyota Recalls 2014 FJ Cruiser for Steering Shaft Weld Defect

Toyota is recalling 2014 FJ Cruisers due to a potential inadequate weld on the intermediate steering shaft, which could lead to loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could result in a loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured between August 7, 2013, and August 20, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the intermediate steering shaft, which connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box. In the affected vehicles, this component may have an inadequate weld.

If the weld on the intermediate steering shaft fails, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering control. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
116

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)

  • FJ CRUISER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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