Below is the reply from Toyota when I emailed them about the recall:

Response (Enrique) 09/15/2005 09:50 AM
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We appreciate the opportunity to address your inquiry about the 50N - Steering Relay Rod Replacement Special Service Campaign (SSC).

Toyota will launch a SSC in mid-September 2005 to replace the Steering Relay Rod on certain 1989 û 1995 Model Year Truck 4WD, 1990 û 1995 Model Year 4Runner 2WD and 4WD, and 1993 û 1998 Model Year T100 4WD vehicles. On the involved vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod due to insufficient strength. In the worst case, the steering relay rod may fracture, causing a loss of vehicle steering control and thus increasing the possibility of a crash.

The SSC will be performed at NO CHARGE to vehicle owners. The anticipated repair time is approximately two hours. However, an additional 1 1/2 hours may be necessary for front end alignment. The dealership may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based on their workload.

We researched your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 000000000000, and determined your 1994 Truck is involved in the 50N SSC. Once you receive the SSC notification letter, please contact your local dealership to schedule an appointment to have the SSC performed. If you believe there is currently a safety concern with your vehicle, please contact your local dealership as soon as possible.

There have been no reported injuries or accidents related to this condition.

We thank you for your understanding as we work toward resolving this issue. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact us with file #000000000000000.

Toyota Customer Experience
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It says that they will also give our trucks an allignment also. I assume at no charge. So for those of you wondering, there you go!


Too close for missiles, I'm switching to guns...

'97 4Runner...SR5, 4cyl (3RZ), 5spd, 4wd, no rust, excellent shape.