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Recall 14V-715

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2014 Toyota Avalon and 1 other model: Suspension (front, control arm, lower arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-715
Reported
November 7, 2014
Vehicles affected
5,650 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV 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.

The risk

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles