Possibility of the lower ball joints wearing prematurely and possibly separating
TOYOTA announced a problem with the LAND CRUISER COLORADO affecting a total of 2,218 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing issue with the fron t suspension lower ball joints there is a possibility that the surgace of the ball joints may have been scrateched. If the vehicle is operated gor an extended period of time in this condition, the ball joints may experience excessive wear and looseness causing noise and vibration in the front suspension. In extreme cases the lower ball joints may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Vehicles built from 05/22/2001 to 12/21/2001 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension control arm ball joints.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest TOYOTA dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
