Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V710000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 681 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V710000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 11, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V710000 |
| Units affected: | 681 |
- Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
- Consequeces:
- If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.
- 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.