The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V732000·Announced 2014-11-13

Toyota Recalls 2011 Camry Vehicles for Front Suspension Defect

Toyota is recalling certain 2011 Camry vehicles because a damaged rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may leak lubricant, causing premature wear and loosening.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the front suspension that could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured between March 8, 2011, and July 20, 2011. The recall addresses a defect in the front suspension lower arm ball joint where the rubber boot may have been damaged during manufacturing.

This damage can cause the boot to leak lubricant grease, which may lead to the ball joint wearing and loosening prematurely. A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA CAMRY
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
56

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CAMRY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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