Tundra 4WD V8-5.7L (3UR-FE) (2007)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Recalls
Recall 07V579000: Drive Shaft Inspection/Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Toyota/Tundra 2007
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V579000
MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 14, 2007
COMPONENT: Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 15616
SUMMARY:
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process,
the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.
CONSEQUENCE:
In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road
surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008.
Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Toyota recall No. 70G. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.