Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving certain Toyota Yaris vehicles produced between May 2020 – May 2023 (inclusive). There are approximately 7,600 vehicles involved in the Australian market.
During the manufacturing process, the ball joint insertion portion of front lower suspension arm may have developed minor cracking. If the vehicle is repeatedly driven on bumpy and/or uneven road surfaces, the cracks may spread, and the front lower suspension arm may break allowing the ball joint to dislodge. In the worst-case scenario, vehicle stability may be compromised increasing the risk of a crash.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will inspect the left and right lower suspension arms for cracks, and replace them if required.
It will require approximately 30 minutes to complete the suspension arm inspection. Should inspection results reveal suspension arm cracking, replacement may take between 2 hours to 5 hours model dependent. Depending on the Dealer’s work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
