CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
- Risk
- A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
- 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 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and Camry Hybrid vehicles have a front drive shaft that may separate. If this happens while driving, the vehicle can lose propulsion. If the driver exits without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify affected owners. Dealers will check the serial number of the drive shaft and replace any affected parts free of charge. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions about this recall, which Toyota lists as H0M.
Until the repair is done, always apply the parking brake fully before leaving the vehicle. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2016 |