2015 Toyota Yaris recall: non-powered axle assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 19, 2015. It covers about 226 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 226
- reported
- Feb 19, 2015
- owners notified
- Apr 3, 2015
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to January 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened rear axle bearing bolts.
- Risk
- The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation and 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.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 15V098000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Yaris 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 15V098000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Yaris non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 15V098000, reported on February 19, 2015, covers about 226 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V098000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service 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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