Toyota Recalls 2014 FJ Cruiser for Potential Front Suspension Bolt Failure

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with the optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package. In these vehicles, the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. During this installation process, the bolts securing the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque.

If the bolts are under-torqued, one or both could become loose and fall out during driving. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members. This detachment could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts and retighten them to the proper torque if found loose. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

Brand

TOYOTA

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Category

Vehicle — SUV

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• structural-defect

Affected units

2,501

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Distribution

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