Vehicle recall 05V225000 · May 17, 2005
Toyota Tacoma, Sequoia and 2 more models
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
- Consequence
- The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. 50J.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V225000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2005
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 50J
- Owner notification
- July 5, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 768,379
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota 4Runner (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Toyota Sequoia (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Toyota Tacoma (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Toyota Tundra (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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