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NHTSARecalled Feb 10, 2015 · #15V081000

Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
  • Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail
  • 2014 FJ Cruiser
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Model numbers
2014 FJ
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice