recall information
Recall number
REC-002749
PRA number
2005/7749
Campaign number
5522D
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser Prado
Affected units
13,019
Identifying features
Model Code RZJ95 VDS: BM99J# VIS: 00047327-00060247
Model Code VZJ95, VDS:BN95J# & BN99J# VIS: 00086146-00103446
Model Code KZJ 95 VDS BY99J# VIS: 00165768-00173429
Model Code VZJ95, VDS:BN95J# & BN99J# VIS: 00086146-00103446
Model Code KZJ 95 VDS BY99J# VIS: 00165768-00173429
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that the front suspension lower ball joint may have been scratched. If the vehicle is operated for an extensive period in this condition, excessive wear of the ball joint may occur with consequent looseness of the front suspension. The driver may experience increased steering effort and reduced steering self centring feeling and the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control.
What are the hazards?
Equipment malfunction.
What should consumers do?
All owners will be contacted by letter requesting that the return vehicle to their dealer for rectification.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
