A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Torque Converter

Date Announced
DEC 19, 2018
Vehicles Affected
3,424
Toyota Recall #
J17 / J07
NHTSA Campaign #
18V901000
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.
Actions
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
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