NHTSA Recall # | 132978 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V710000 |
MFG Compaign # | J0Y |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | C-HR |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
Date of notification | 06/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/06/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/07/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/10/18 |
Report created | 15/10/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 681 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 toyota c-hr vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach. |
Consequence summary | If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is j0y. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |