Toyota Hilux – recall
REC-003322 · campaign 0531H · published 2010-09-08 · 116482 units · more Toyota
The defect
When the vehicle is frequently accelerated and decelerated quickly on severely corrugated roads that specifically feature large numbers of cattle grid crossings, the rear tailshaft centre bearing brackets may detach.
The hazard
In the worst case scenario, the propeller shaft could detach from the vehicle.
What owners should do
All owners of affected vehicles will receive a Recall Notification Letter. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Toyota Dealership for inspection and rectification.