Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles
— Recall Campaign #14V732000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 56 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V732000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 13, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V732000 |
| Units affected: | 56 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.