Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V715000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V715000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2014 toyota camry, camry hv, avalon, and avalon hv vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims Includes 5,650 affected units, Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 toyota camry, camry hv, avalon, and avalon hv vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V715000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-07T00:00:00
Subject: Ball joint may detach from left lower arm
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 5,650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.18

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NHTSA ID: 14V715000
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