Faulty part prompts Toyota to recall 15,600 Tundras

Ryan Beene
Automotive News
December 14, 2007 - 12:35 pm ET

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling 15,600 2007 Toyota Tundra pickups
because a transmission part could break.

Toyota says the rear propeller shaft on four-wheel-drive Tundras could
separate at a joint. No accidents or injuries have been reported resulting
from the faulty shaft.

"The front joint on the rear driveshaft may have been improperly heat
treated by our supplier," a Toyota spokesman said. "In the worst case, the
shaft may separate at the joint."

Toyota discovered the flaw after a customer complained of abnormal noises
coming from the shaft.

Owners of the recalled trucks will receive a notification in the mail
starting late this month, Toyota said in a statement today.

The recall is not related to the previously reported "rumble strip" noise
that came from the torque converter's inability to change gears, which has
yet to result in a recall but has prompted Toyota to replace entire
transmissions.

Toyota also replaced some Tundra engines this year because of faulty
camshafts. The automaker hopes to sell 200,000 of the redesigned full-sized
trucks this year.

P.O.S...........


"Ed White" <cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:13m61igde77im56@corp.supernews.com...
> Faulty part prompts Toyota to recall 15,600 Tundras
>
> Ryan Beene
> Automotive News
> December 14, 2007 - 12:35 pm ET
>
> Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling 15,600 2007 Toyota Tundra pickups
> because a transmission part could break.
>
> Toyota says the rear propeller shaft on four-wheel-drive Tundras could
> separate at a joint. No accidents or injuries have been reported resulting
> from the faulty shaft.
>
> "The front joint on the rear driveshaft may have been improperly heat
> treated by our supplier," a Toyota spokesman said. "In the worst case, the
> shaft may separate at the joint."
>
> Toyota discovered the flaw after a customer complained of abnormal noises
> coming from the shaft.
>
> Owners of the recalled trucks will receive a notification in the mail
> starting late this month, Toyota said in a statement today.
>
> The recall is not related to the previously reported "rumble strip" noise
> that came from the torque converter's inability to change gears, which has
> yet to result in a recall but has prompted Toyota to replace entire
> transmissions.
>
> Toyota also replaced some Tundra engines this year because of faulty
> camshafts. The automaker hopes to sell 200,000 of the redesigned
> full-sized trucks this year.
>

And how many recalls has Generally Mediocre had on their vehicles? And of course Henry Fraud's great company never had any either.
And let's look at longevity. Amerikan vehicles start falling apart as they are driven off the dealer's lot.

"Fuller Rath" <qwerty@cox.com> wrote in message
newsgR8j.15103$R92.13169@newsfe16.phx...
> And how many recalls has Generally Mediocre had on their vehicles? And of
> course Henry Fraud's great company never had any either.
> And let's look at longevity. Amerikan vehicles start falling apart as they
> are driven off the dealer's lot.

You mean like the F150 that I owned for 14 years, that never saw a repair
shop until it was 12 years old? Or the 1999 Ranger my Mother owns that has
never needed a single repair? Or the 2005 Freestyle that my Mother owns that
has never been back to the dealer? Or the 1997 Expedition I drove for
147,000 with two repairs (one alternator and one coil pack).

Why is it that Toyota owners assume becasue Toyota fall apart that all other
brands must be even worse? On my way home this mrning I was behind a
generation one Tundra that was leaking so much oil that I had to stop and
clean my wnidsheild. Oh What a Feeling, Moving Forward , and the latest
Toyota slogan - Don't Blame Toyota, If you own a Toyota and it breaks - It
is your fault, or at least the supplier's fault.


Ed

On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:40:35 -0500, "Ed White"
<cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote:

>Faulty part prompts Toyota to recall 15,600 Tundras
>

Back atcha', troll!

Ford Recalls 1.2 Million SUVs, Trucks
AP
Posted: 2007-12-06 16:18:46
Filed Under: Recalls
DETROIT (Dec. 6) - Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling 1.17
million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine
sensor that could lead to engine stalling.

<http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/ford-recalls-12-million-suvs-trucks/20071206121109990001>

Or my Jeep that went over 200,000 miles before in needed so much as a
water pump? The same Jeep that now has over 350,000 miles on it?

Jeff DeWitt

Ed White wrote:
> "Fuller Rath" <qwerty@cox.com> wrote in message
> newsgR8j.15103$R92.13169@newsfe16.phx...
>
>>And how many recalls has Generally Mediocre had on their vehicles? And of
>>course Henry Fraud's great company never had any either.
>>And let's look at longevity. Amerikan vehicles start falling apart as they
>>are driven off the dealer's lot.
>
>
> You mean like the F150 that I owned for 14 years, that never saw a repair
> shop until it was 12 years old? Or the 1999 Ranger my Mother owns that has
> never needed a single repair? Or the 2005 Freestyle that my Mother owns that
> has never been back to the dealer? Or the 1997 Expedition I drove for
> 147,000 with two repairs (one alternator and one coil pack).
>
> Why is it that Toyota owners assume becasue Toyota fall apart that all other
> brands must be even worse? On my way home this mrning I was behind a
> generation one Tundra that was leaking so much oil that I had to stop and
> clean my wnidsheild. Oh What a Feeling, Moving Forward , and the latest
> Toyota slogan - Don't Blame Toyota, If you own a Toyota and it breaks - It
> is your fault, or at least the supplier's fault.
>
>
> Ed
>
>

Bonehenge (B A R R Y) wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:40:35 -0500, "Ed White"
> <cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Faulty part prompts Toyota to recall 15,600 Tundras
>>
>
>
> Back atcha', troll!
>
> Ford Recalls 1.2 Million SUVs, Trucks
> AP
> Posted: 2007-12-06 16:18:46
> Filed Under: Recalls
> DETROIT (Dec. 6) - Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling 1.17
> million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine
> sensor that could lead to engine stalling.
>
> <http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/ford-recalls-12-million-suvs-trucks/20071206121109990001>

Hmmm....

"J.D. Power and Associates Reports:
Ford Motor Company Captures Most Awards in 2007 Initial Quality Study

Product Launches Create Quality Challenges for Manufacturers

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 6 June 2007 — Ford Motor Company garners five
top model segment awards—more than any other automobile corporation this
year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Initial Quality
StudySM (IQS) released today.

In the study, Ford Motor Company earns model segment awards for the Ford
Mustang, Lincoln Mark LT, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mercury Milan.

“The 2007 IQS results contain some encouraging and positive news for
Ford Motor Company,” said Neal Oddes, director of product research and
analysis at J.D. Power and Associates. “Fourteen Ford Motor Company
models place in the top three of their respective segments—an
achievement unmatched by any other corporation this year—which is a
testament to the improvement in quality for Ford Motor Company vehicle
models and plants. In addition, their Lincoln nameplate, which receives
two segment awards, improves considerably to rank third in 2007, from
12th in 2006.”

http://www.jdpower.com/press-release...spx?id=2007088

well just let me say..... drove a toyota 4x4 for 14 years, never a
mechanical problem. sold said truck and see it go by every day 5 years
later. oh by the way it plowed snow every winter and did trails in the
summer. hauled many a chevy and ford out of the mud also. not bad for a
weekend ride lite duty japanese machine.
<johngdole@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:0dc32927-d1cf-4c8d-a219-d73c2ebadbd4@i12g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> Yeah, Toyota's trucks are more for weekend rides than actual work. But
> their Corolla is great - cheap and reliable transportation! Beats
> Yugo.
>
>
> On Dec 14, 2:40 pm, "Ed White" <cewhi...@mindspring.com> wrote:
>> Faulty part prompts Toyota to recall 15,600 Tundras
>>
>> Ryan Beene
>> Automotive News
>> December 14, 2007 - 12:35 pm ET
>>
>> Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling 15,600 2007 Toyota Tundra pickups
>> because a transmission part could break.
>>
>> Toyota says the rear propeller shaft on four-wheel-drive Tundras could
>> separate at a joint. No accidents or injuries have been reported
>> resulting
>> from the faulty shaft.
>>
>> "The front joint on the rear driveshaft may have been improperly heat
>> treated by our supplier," a Toyota spokesman said. "In the worst case,
>> the
>> shaft may separate at the joint."
>>
>> Toyota discovered the flaw after a customer complained of abnormal noises
>> coming from the shaft.
>>
>> Owners of the recalled trucks will receive a notification in the mail
>> starting late this month, Toyota said in a statement today.
>>
>> The recall is not related to the previously reported "rumble strip" noise
>> that came from the torque converter's inability to change gears, which
>> has
>> yet to result in a recall but has prompted Toyota to replace entire
>> transmissions.
>>
>> Toyota also replaced some Tundra engines this year because of faulty
>> camshafts. The automaker hopes to sell 200,000 of the redesigned
>> full-sized
>> trucks this year.
>

In article <47641c1a$0$9595$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com says...
> In the study, Ford Motor Company earns model segment awards for the Ford
> Mustang, Lincoln Mark LT, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mercury Milan.

Due to Ford's anti-family donation practices I will never purchase a
FORD, ever.

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Leythos wrote:
> In article <47641c1a$0$9595$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
> JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com says...
>
>>In the study, Ford Motor Company earns model segment awards for the Ford
>>Mustang, Lincoln Mark LT, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mercury Milan.
>
>
> Due to Ford's anti-family donation practices I will never purchase a
> FORD, ever.
>
Different subject... all the automakers are too damn PC.