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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V254000

2011 Toyota Tundra — Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Published April 26, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V254000, published April 26, 2011. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2011 Toyota Tundra — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.

What's the hazard

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

What to do

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
TUNDRA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Toyota Tundra — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V254000 on April 26, 2011. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

What should I do if I have this product?

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: TUNDRA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)