What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011397
- Recall date
- 9 November 2011
- Make
- Toyota, Lexus
- Models
- Camry, Rx 330, Solara, Highlander, Sienna, Avalon, Es 330, Highlander Hybrid, RX 400h
- Model years
- 2004 to 2006
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 23,003
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE V6 engine, the crankshaft pulley may fail. The outer ring may become misaligned, or it may not properly rotate, causing noise and/or illumination of the discharge warning light. In addition, the power steering belt may become detached from the crankshaft pulley, which could result in a sudden increase in steering effort. A loss of steering power assist could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the crankshaft pulley.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011397.