Steering Rod Recall Notification

Jukelemon · 06-14-06, 09:40 AM

Steering Rod Recall 50N for 89-95 PU's.

The Toyota database has been repopulated with many, read 1000's, of more PU vins. I called my dealer/Toyota 3 times since I have owned my 92 since last year and inquired about my vin. ALL times they have stated it is NOT part of the recall.

Well, guess what, just received a recall notice from Toyota. Had it completed yesterday.

I asked about this issue with the service mgr, he states that, considering they are recalling almost 1m vehicles, the database is populated at different times.

If you were denied before, MAKE SURE you check again NOW and throughout the year.

Juke

Cube Dweller · 06-14-06, 11:49 AM

I'm the 3rd owner on my 91 runner. I've received 2 notices on it. I tossed them since it now has a solid axle

2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-14-06, 08:44 PM

You should take it in and get your free alignment.....

brownbear · 06-30-06, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cube Dweller

I'm the 3rd owner on my 91 runner. I've received 2 notices on it. I tossed them since it now has a solid axle

LOL it would be a good joke to show up and let them look at it. And say "oh ya I forgot about that".....

"N8" · 10-23-06, 10:55 PM

what years does that recall cover???

MarkReye1 · 10-25-06, 11:09 AM

I would call your local dealer and give them your vin #. I just had mine redone at Toyota for my 90 4x4.

The (st)dealer wanted to do my front brakes, replace the rotors and such for 810.00. I went to Tire Kingdom for 320.00.

Mark

Natty · 11-02-06, 03:37 PM

Just called the local Toyota dealership, and since my 91 Hilux is JDM, they can't recognize the vin. They say to call the importer and find out from them if the recall affects this unit or if its already been done. I can't do that, since i bought it privately. Any suggestions as to finding out if mine should be serviced due to this recall? Thanks

Natty · 11-02-06, 03:37 PM

PS - doesn't look like anything has replaced at all on the front end...

slosurfer · 11-03-06, 10:32 PM

I used this to find out if and when any recalls where done on my runner. I think it is toyota corporate
http://www.yotatech.com/showpost.php...31&postcount=3

If you have a lot of time on your hands you can read this
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66901

Sorry for cross posting to another forum, not sure if that is cool or not.

douglashuft · 12-13-07, 05:05 PM

I have to admit i waited and got mine replaced just after cranking t bars/low profile bumpstops/33's and running the Rubicon trail. They did not blink an eye about the mods but were curious about why I needed an idler arm brace.

aircrew · 05-21-08, 07:50 PM

Does this effect solid axle rigs, as in my 89 four door hilux solid axle?

2ndGenToyotaFan · 05-22-08, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aircrew

Does this effect solid axle rigs, as in my 89 four door hilux solid axle?

No, because it's a totally different steering set up..... you bastard!

(kicks rock, and mumbles to self....)

glshubert · 04-03-09, 02:11 PM

so what exactly is wrong with them?

my 89 Pickup 4X4 on the list?

2ndGenToyotaFan · 04-03-09, 02:24 PM

I've never heard of one failing... but I guess Toyota has a good reason... I think they can crack and fail.

toy4xfun · 04-10-09, 04:41 PM

hey if i am right it does unless you replaced your steering column the recall is on the shaft half way up the steering column so from your steering box to the shaft that comes out of your fire wall from your steering wheel

toy4xfun · 04-10-09, 04:42 PM

so unless you totaly changed all of this the recall still includes you

toy4xfun · 04-10-09, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

No, because it's a totally different steering set up..... you bastard!

(kicks rock, and mumbles to self....)

you better check what you say with the recall most people do not change the part in question on a solid axle conversion

AATLAS1X · 04-10-09, 05:19 PM

I had mine done last week and the alignment.....Odd that is was an original owner with 250k on the clock and never done.

Shane

Bogo · 04-11-09, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AATLAS1X

I had mine done last week and the alignment.....Odd that is was an original owner with 250k on the clock and never done.

Shane

I have yet to get mine done. I had 28" tires on it for most of it's life, then it sat for a few years needing a new transmission. Now I've put 31s and will have it done soon. Just have to get the new torsion bars on and replace the bushings.