Van / passenger car

What is the danger

The tightening torque of the threaded connection between the ball joint and knuckle may decrease and the A/C compressor pulley could break. If this occurs, the pulley will separate into 2 components that will rotate against each other, generating heat. The bolts holding the front and rear suspension arm to the chassis could be deformed and break and the steering rack fixation might be damaged.

Requirements breached

The ball joint might detach from the knuckle. The heat generated at the AC compressor pulley may damage surrounding parts. The front suspension arm and the rear arm could detach from the chassis during driving. Moreover, the steering rack might detach during driving.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description

Van / passenger car. Company recall code: 18SMD130.

Brand

Toyota

Model / type

EC-type approval number: e2*2007/46*0538 and e2*2007/46*0537.

Batch

Model year: 2016 through 2018;