NHTSA Recall 14V715000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V715000; Date: Nov. 7, 2014
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Toyota Avalon; 2014 Toyota Camry
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 5,650
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 2014
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