| 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 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| 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). |