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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm
| Report Received Date | 11/07/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V715000 |
| Consequence Summary | Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 1-800-331-4331. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 5650 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V715000) |
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