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SevereNHTSA·18V710000·Announced 2018-10-11

Toyota Recalls 2019 C-HR Vehicles Due to Rear Axle Bolt Issues

Toyota is recalling 2019 C-HR vehicles because rear axle hub bearing bolts may be insufficiently tightened. This defect could damage brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach, 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 (rear axle hub bearing bolts) that could cause a rear wheel to detach, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened during manufacturing.

If these bolts loosen, they may damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach. Such failures would increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA C-HR
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
681

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)

  • C-HR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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