Vehicle recall 05V389000 · September 6, 2005
Toyota 4Runner, Pick-Up and 1 more model
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began October 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. Ssc 50N.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
- 05V389000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 2005
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 50N
- Owner notification
- October 5, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 977,839
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
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