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SevereNHTSA·16V367000·Announced 2016-05-26

Toyota Recalls 2015 Yaris Vehicles Due to Front Strut Bearing Defect

Toyota is recalling 2015 Yaris vehicles because front strut mounting bearings can be damaged by high loads, potentially causing loss of vehicle stability and increasing crash risk.

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 (front suspension) that can lead to loss of vehicle stability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured between January 13, 2015, and February 27, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as when driving over a large bump.

A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, which can result in a loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

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 were unavailable at the time of the recall start on September 29, 2016, and interim notices were mailed to owners on July 12, 2016. 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 — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
3,106

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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