NHTSA Recall # | 110424 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V732000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 16/12/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/03/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/07/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/11/14 |
Report created | 13/11/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 56 |
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. |
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). |