2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Published September 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 8, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V539000, published September 8, 2014. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- FJ CRUISER
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V539000 on September 8, 2014. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: FJ CRUISER.