2015 Toyota Yaris recall: shock absorber
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on May 26, 2016. It covers about 3,106 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,106
- reported
- May 26, 2016
- owners notified
- Sep 29, 2016
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015. The front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as driving over a large bump.
- Risk
- A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 12, 2016. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0S.
Recall number 16V367000
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 16V367000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Yaris shock absorber?
Yes. Recall 16V367000, reported on May 26, 2016, covers about 3,106 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V367000?
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 are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 12, 2016. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0S.
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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