NHTSA recall 14V715000

Suspension · Toyota Motor Corporation

November 7, 2014report date

5,650units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects 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.

Why it matters: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Toyota Avalon, 2014 Toyota Camry.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V715000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.