NHTSA Recall # | 107527 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V715000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 12/12/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/09/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/09/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/11/14 |
Report created | 07/11/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 5650 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 toyota camry, camry hv, avalon, and avalon hv vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint. |
Consequence summary | Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |