SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Nov 7, 2014
5,650 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingView on NHTSA.gov