Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #02V074001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V074001 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 8,483 affected units, TOYOTA/REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY BOLT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On passenger vehicles with vehicle identification numbers (vin) starting with 1nx only and built from january 8 through february 13, 2002, it is possible for the bolts that join the rear brake and hub assembly to the rear axle carrier to be loose due to insufficient tightening during the assembly process.

Corrective Action

Dealers will properly tighten the bolts. owner notification began march 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V074001

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2002-03-11T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/rear axle hub assembly bolt

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 8,483

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20B

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On passenger vehicles with vehicle identification numbers (vin) starting with 1nx only and built from january 8 through february 13, 2002, it is possible for the bolts that join the rear brake and hub assembly to the rear axle carrier to be loose due to insufficient tightening during the assembly process.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is operated in this condition, one or more of the four bolts could come loose, causing an abnormal noise from the rear axle area. in the event that all four bolts loosen completely, separation of the rear brake and hub assembly from the rear axle carrier could occur, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will properly tighten the bolts. owner notification began march 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fia7-zmu8~34xw

NHTSA ID: 02V074001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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