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Toyota FJ Cruiser 2010–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0178-13 · NHTSA communication 10131942 · issued Dec 12, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Wheels
component
2010–2013
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some vehicles may exhibit excessive steering flutter condition, while being driven at approximately 55 ? 70 mph. In some cases, this condition is caused by a wheel imbalance or RFV (Radial Force Variation) that is out of range. If the tire and wheel assembly is satisfactory, a steering control valve preload spring is available to reduce the steering flutter felt through the steering wheel.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.