Recalls
Recall 107518
USA Recall: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles