NHTSA Recall # | 135036 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V200000 |
MFG Compaign # | J1M/J0M |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 25/05/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/12/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/01/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/03/18 |
Report created | 29/03/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1730 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota camry vehicles equipped with a 2. 5l, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. |
Consequence summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production date codes of the pistons and, if an engine contains a piston from the affected production period, the engine assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 25, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j1m/j0m. |
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). |