recall information
Recall number
REC-003385
PRA number
2011/12793
Campaign number
1524H
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Dyna
Affected units
732
What are the defects?
In the affected vehicles, if the front tyre(s) are subjected to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump in the road at high speed, there is a possibility that the steering wheels may vibrate.
The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment.
The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment.
What are the hazards?
In the worst case, vehicle controllability may be affected. The vibration diminishes as the vehicle's speed reduces, however.
What should consumers do?
Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by mail at their last known address.
Toyota technicians will install a steering damper (and on some models a tie rod) to the affected vehicles. This will be performed at no cost to vehicle owners.
Toyota technicians will install a steering damper (and on some models a tie rod) to the affected vehicles. This will be performed at no cost to vehicle owners.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
