REC-003617

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0 Toyota FJ CRUISER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 9 February 2015

Defect

Due to incorrectly maintained welding equipment on a particular production day, the steering intermediate shaft may have been insufficiently welded.

Hazard

If the defect occurs and the vehicle is continuously operated in this condition, the weld could fracture resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by mail to present their vehicle to their preferred Toyota Dealer for the replacement of the steering intermediate shaft assy at No Charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003617