An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System
Steering — Rack And Pinion

Date Announced

DEC 23, 2021

Vehicles Affected

151

Toyota Recall #

21TH01

NHTSA Campaign #

21E103000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (5)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 23, 2021 EQUIPMENT RECALL 21TH01 (Interim Notice) Potentially Defective Power Steering Gear Service Replacement Assemblies
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• December 23, 2021 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT (EQUIPMENT)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Date: February 18, 2022 EQUIPMENT RECALL 21TH01 (Remedy Notice)