NHTSA recall 14V-715 (14V715000)
suspension recall reported November 7, 2014 - about 5,650 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V715000
- Also written as
- 14V-715
- Reported
- November 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,650
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-715 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.