NHTSA Campaign 22V445000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
NHTSA campaign 22V445000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the power train:axle assembly:axle shaft. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
- The risk
- Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 22V445000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V445000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.