Toyota launches second recall for Tundra, Sequoia suspension issues
January 19, 2007 7:43PM by Michael Savio
Toyota has launched another massive recall on its full-size Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV involving the front suspension. Toyota notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will recall 553,000 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia SUVs to inspect and possibly replace ball-joint assemblies.
This is the Tundra and Sequoia’s second recall involving the front suspension in less than two years. In May 2005, Toyota recalled over 750,000 Tacomas, 4Runners, Tundras and Sequoias from the 2001-2004 model years because of similar ball joint problems.
Six injuries and 11 accidents are attributed to the issue, which lead to the recall. Toyota will notify Tundra and Sequoia owners of the recall in February. Replacement of the left and right front suspension lower ball joint will be done at no charge.
## Source: Automotive News ##
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[…] Press (shown at the unveiling of the Tundra CrewMax) is the first non-Japanese president of TMA and has done an excellent job leading Toyota’s success in a challenging market. 2006 was a challenging year for Toyota, with several high profile recalls, and 2007 isn’t starting out any better. Can Press keep Toyota on the right track? […]