2014 Toyota Camry, Avalon recall: Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V715000
- Reported
- November 7, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
- Vehicles affected
- About 5,650
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.
Safety 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 1-800-331-4331.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Toyota Avalon (2014); Toyota Camry (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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 1-800-331-4331.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.