2005 Toyota Tundra Ball Joint Recall

Through some research I found out Toyota Tundras have major issues and recalls with the ball joints.

2005 toyota tundra ball joint recall. Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing Toyota is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The recall marks a sudden shift in policy for the Japanese. The contact stated that the rear drivers side tire exploded.

Speedtre Apr 3 2020 6 MrAristo likes this. Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The lower ball joint sheared and the wheel involved flipped sideways in the wheel well and there was a complete loss of control and steering.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. Toyota Recall For Lower Ball Joint Issue on Toyota Tundra Problem Description Toyota issued a recall on the lower ball joint due to the possibility of premature wear from improper finishing in production. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

The recall began November 20 2019. Front Passenger Side Replaces. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness resulting in increased steering effort.

The contact stated while driving 40 mph the drivers side front ball joint bent underneath making the vehicle difficult to steer. Virgin Islands Guam Saipan and American Samoa. Nothe only reason the 05-06 has a kit is because the lbjs were recalled on them so the kit is actually a recall kit.

2003-2006 Toyota Tundra Lower Ball Joint Assembly Front Right. If I remember correctly the two lbjs for your year cost less than the kit for 05-06. There are approximately 533000 vehicles involved nationwide.