Another Toyota Recall?

[YOTA IN AK]

WOOD-TV

(AP-Washington, September 7, 2005, 4:40 p.m.) Toyota is recalling 978,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks because of concern about the power steering system.

The affected vehicles include 4-Runner S-U-V's, compact pickups and T-100 pickups built between 1989 and 1998.

Toyota says a rod linking the steering wheel and the wheels may fracture under conditions where the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is stopped.

The automaker plans to notify owners beginning next week.

On the Net:
Toyota: http://www.toyota.com/
Thoughts?Comments?

[80toy]

damn, whats with all the recalls lately. ford i understand, but now toyota.

[Cyorke]

Recalls are inherent in any manufacturer it is just part of humans building something. Just because a manufacturer has high quality standards doesnt mean things cant go wrong. You have to look at the number of recalss as opposed to the number of vehicles on the road. Also this recall is for vehicles that are at a minimum 7 years old. What is to say this is not jsut something that is going to happen due to normal usage and wear and tear.At least they are recalling them instead of waiting til the NHTSA gets involved. The reports I read did not mention NHTSA whereas the one announced by Ford ws due to further investigation by the NHTSA. SO it sounds like they were told to perform the recall.

[Bakemono]

Im not worried. There have been no reported accidents or injuries due to this issue. Kudos to Toyota for seeing a possible problems and acting before people end up getting hurt or (heaven forbid) killed.
Cap'n

[burger]

I'm not worried-373000km,it should've broke by now anyway!