2003 Toyota Corolla recall: axle assembly
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 11, 2002. It covers about 8,483 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,483
- reported
- Mar 11, 2002
- owners notified
- Mar 21, 2002
- related complaints
- 61
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On passenger vehicles with vehicle identification numbers (VIN) starting with 1nx only and built from january 8 through february 13, 2002, it is possible for the bolts that join the rear brake and hub assembly to the rear axle carrier to be loose due to insufficient tightening during the assembly process.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is operated in this condition, one or more of the four bolts could come loose, causing an abnormal noise from the rear axle area. In the event that all four bolts loosen completely, separation of the rear brake and hub assembly from the rear axle carrier could occur, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will properly tighten the bolts. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 02V074001
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Corolla 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 02V074001
Is there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Corolla axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V074001, reported on March 11, 2002, covers about 8,483 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V074001?
Dealers will properly tighten the bolts. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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