CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to January 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened rear axle bearing bolts.
- Risk
- The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation and may potentially cause the wheel to lock up or may damage the rear brake components, reducing their effectiveness. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2015 Yaris vehicles built between September 8, 2014 and January 9, 2015 may have rear axle bearing bolts that were not tightened properly. Over time, these bolts can loosen while the vehicle is driven.
If the bolts loosen, the rear wheel may lock up, or the rear brake components may be damaged and lose effectiveness. Either condition raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, which will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts and tighten them as needed. Toyota will also notify affected owners. You can call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Yaris | 2015 |
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