Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 81V-117 · 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 81V-117 covers 855 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH ON EXTREMELY ROUGH ROADS, A BENDING RESONANCE OF THE STEERING TIE ROD MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE FRACTURE AND FAILURE OF THE ROD.
The fix
THE STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND RELAY ROD WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TIE ROD FAILURE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1981 to September 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.