Toyota Recalls 2015 Yaris Vehicles for Rear Axle Bearing Bolt Issue
Toyota is recalling 2015 Yaris vehicles because improperly tightened rear axle bearing bolts may loosen, potentially causing the wheel to lock up or damage brake components.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle bearing bolts) that can lead to wheel lockup or brake damage, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured between September 8, 2014, and January 9, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle bearing bolts may have been improperly tightened.
The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation. This condition 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.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2015. 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 YARIS
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Affected units
- 226
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)
- YARIS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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