Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V732000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V732000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2011 toyota camry vehicles manufactured march 8, 2011, to july 20, 2011 Includes 56 affected units, Premature Ball Joint Wear, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011 toyota camry vehicles manufactured march 8, 2011, to july 20, 2011

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 toyota camry vehicles manufactured march 8, 2011, to july 20, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. the damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V732000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Premature ball joint wear
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 toyota camry vehicles manufactured march 8, 2011, to july 20, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. the damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
Consequence Summary: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 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: 39.29

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