2022 Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks Recalled Because Part of the Axle Shaft May Separate
Nuts securing the rear axle sub-assembly could loosen or fall off
2022 Toyota Tundra
By Jon Linkov
Toyota is recalling more than 46,000 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickup trucks from the 2022 model year because nuts that secure components in the rear axle assembly could loosen.
If a truck is operated with loosened nuts the driver may experience vibration, hear odd noises, and/or notice fluid leaking from the rear differential. In some cases, the nuts could fall off and part of the assembly could separate, which increases the risk of a crash.
According to documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota became aware of two vehicles that had missing nuts and separation of the rear axle assembly in March 2022.
Toyota investigated and found that the different components in the rear axle assembly were within the proper design specification and properly tightened when the vehicles were built. But it was determined that the nuts would loosen because the initial torque used to tighten the nuts was too low.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: 46,176 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrids from the 2022 model year. These include 44,928 Tundras built between November 2, 2021, and June 13, 2022, and 1,248 Tundra Hybrids built between March 15, 2022, and June 7, 2022.
The problem: The nuts that secure components that make up the rear axle may loosen over time, and could fall off in some cases. This could cause components attached to the sides of the axle to separate. Toyota and its supplier evaluated changes to the process of pressing studs into the components and to the torque used to secure the nuts, and they issued new specifications in June 2022. Not all Tundras manufactured for 2022 are included in the recall because not all of them have the affected rear axle assembly.
The fix: Toyota dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly and, if necessary, tighten the specific nuts and replace any damaged axle-related components, free of charge to the customer.
How to contact the manufacturer: Toyota will notify owners via mail starting July 15, 2022. Owners of affected vehicles may call Toyota at 800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign number: 22V445. Toyota’s number for the recall is 22TA05.
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.
If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.
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