If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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Date Announced
FEB 10, 2015
Vehicles Affected
116
NHTSA Campaign #
15V081000
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Actions
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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