Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA recall 14V715000 · announced November 7, 2014 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 5,650 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Toyota Avalon
• 2014 Toyota Camry

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.