NHTSA Recall 14V715000: Suspension: lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,650 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Avalon.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V715000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | November 7, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Safety risk
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V715000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.