NHTSA Recall 05V225000: Suspension: lower ball joint
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 768,379 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Toyota 4Runner.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V225000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50J |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | May 17, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 5, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Safety risk
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 50j.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V225000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 2001, 2002 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.