Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi all,

Toyota has just released a recall on 4runner's and hilux's. If you've got a hilux with the model code LN107, LN111, RN106, RN110 or a 4runner with a model code of LN130, RN130, YN130 or VZN130 then you're up.

Hilux year models affected are APRIL 25 1988 to JUNE 28 1996.
4runner year models affected are DEC 13 1988 to NOV 8 1995.
You can look on your compliance plate in your engine bay and you will find your model code.

Toyota have found that on vehicles fitted with power steering a crack can occur in the steering relay rod, this can happen when the steering wheel is turned under situations of high load such as the steering turned lock to lock while the vehicle is not in motion.

Apon inspection at a Toyota dealership if your vehicle is found to be affected the steering relay rod will be replaced and the wheel alignment of the vehicle will be checked.

We are offering a bit of a special deal at Mosman Toyota where we will do a oil flush for NO CHARGE should you bring your 4runner/hilux here for the recall [and it gets performed]. We can also arrange a courtesy car for the day free of charge if it makes your visit more convienient.

The number here is 9969 2555 and speak to me if you can. Otherwise if you haven't recieved a letter in the next week and you think your vehicle is affected give your local Toyota dealer a ring and they'll sort you out.

Cheers, Jeremy

what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Good on you for tellign the people i bet not many of them knew!

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

hey you must be cheering mate, and excuse to get onto outers in work hours WITH permission

Mine is booked in here for wednesday. the letter says that mine Has to be replaced , not just inspected. I will ask them for a curtosey car. That'll be fun. .

Wonder if they will cover the Surfs ??? Anyone know ?
They fall under the same catergory and model number.

Cheers
Dan

dandownunder wrote:Wonder if they will cover the Surfs ??? Anyone know ?
They fall under the same catergory and model number.

Cheers
Dan

Courtesy cars are up to the individual dealer, we offer them at our own cost.

Have just spoken to Toyota Technical and was told that the surf's will be done, but not until they're happy that the local vehicles have been done first. He couldn't give me a date. I'll keep you posted if i hear anything.

Jeremy

Jeremy, thats good news, I've heard mixed reports on the Surf not being done because they don't fall under Toyota Australia as they are for an overseas market. Keep us posted.

cheers
Dan.

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

Uhh, no.

But its ok anyway coz i got x-over, just wanted to make sure it wasn't the lower "drag-link" that goes between the wheels.

so it's only for IFS lux's then,

i was hoping to get a new J arm,

the relay rod is the steering rod, which connects to the idler arm.

Gribble wrote:

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

Uhh, no.

But its ok anyway coz i got x-over, just wanted to make sure it wasn't the lower "drag-link" that goes between the wheels.

uhhh, no what ?

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

Uhh, no.

But its ok anyway coz i got x-over, just wanted to make sure it wasn't the lower "drag-link" that goes between the wheels.

uhhh, no what ?

his wants a new j arm as well, when are they goin to do a recall on them.

they are weak as piss

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:

Surfection wrote:

Gribble wrote:what about LN106? And by relay rod your talking about the one from the steering box to the d/s hub or the one that goes from left to right?

Only the ones i listed, as far as in know they are all IFS, it is the rod that connects the pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rods together.

Uhh, no.

But its ok anyway coz i got x-over, just wanted to make sure it wasn't the lower "drag-link" that goes between the wheels.

uhhh, no what ?

Ooops, read ur post wrong, i though you said all LN106's are IFS, instead of all the recall models you listed are ones with IFS.

My bad.

yeah i'm getting my car down on Tuesday so we'll see how it goes, they need it foir about 4-5 hours they said to me...

Has anyone tried asking Toyota about getting their Surf done yet ??
Jeremy anymore news ?

Am going to see what they say next week when I get a chance as it would be nice to know mine isn't going to crack.

Cheers
Dan.

Have PM'd you.

where can we go or who can we contact in Brisbane, I have the RN110 this problem could be what is causing the wobbles in my steering when I come down hills.

TOPLUX wrote:where can we go or who can we contact in Brisbane, I have the RN110 this problem could be what is causing the wobbles in my steering when I come down hills.

Id say goto u closest toyota dealer