REC-002749

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0 Toyota Landcruiser Prado

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd

Recall date: 17 May 2005

Defect

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.

Hazard

Equipment malfunction.

Remedy

All owners will be contacted by letter requesting that the return vehicle to their dealer for rectification.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-002749