2012 Toyota Tundra Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 21E103000
RECALL DATE: 2021-12-28
SUMMARY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
CONSEQUENCES
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NOTES
Toyota Motor Corporation
