Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm

Date Announced
NOV 07, 2014
Vehicles Affected
5,650
NHTSA Campaign #
14V715000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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