NHTSA Recall # | 126027 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V462000 |
MFG Compaign # | H0M |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 11/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/01/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/02/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/07/17 |
Report created | 24/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 671 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016 camry hybrid and avalon hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate. |
Consequence summary | A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0m. |
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). |