Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 Toyota T100

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 90 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V389000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

Component
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
977,839
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-06
Owners notified
2005-10-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body12150,000 mi
Power train8120,000 mi
Structure: frame and members7132,671 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)570,000 mi
Suspension5250,129 mi
Power train: clutch assembly485,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Fuel system, gasoline3120,000 mi
Steering3188,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly345,700 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields3122,000 mi
Seat belts21 mi
Service brakes21,404,030 mi
Steering: linkages292,663 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection213,000 mi
Structure213,700 mi
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: rear2—
Unknown or other220 mi
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices140,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Tires1—
Wheels: multi piece1105,000 mi

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.