CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015. The front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as driving over a large bump.
- Risk
- A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the strut mounting bearings and, as necessary, replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 12, 2016. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0S.
- 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
Certain 2015 Toyota Yaris vehicles built between January 13 and February 27, 2015 may have front strut mounting bearings that can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as from driving over a large bump. A damaged bearing can allow the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the strut mounting bearings and, as necessary, the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on July 12, 2016, and the recall began on September 29, 2016.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by contacting Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, referencing Toyota recall number G0S, or by checking the VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Yaris | 2015 |
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