Vehicle recall 15V081000 · February 10, 2015
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
- Consequence
- If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V081000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 2015
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- March 6, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 116
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2014): 2014
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