NHTSA Recall # | 138982 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V901000 |
MFG Compaign # | J17 / J07 |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Date of notification | 22/04/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/08/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/10/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/12/18 |
Report created | 30/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3424 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 toyota corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions (cvt). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall. |
Consequence summary | A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the cvt and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began april 22, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j17/j07. |
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). |