2011 Toyota Camry Recalled for Suspension Issue

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Toyota announced a recall that affects 170,000 Camry sedans globally.

There are only 56 units in the U.S. All of the affected vehicles were built at the Japanese automaker’s Tsutsumi Plant in Aichi, Japan and were exported to the U.S. territories of Guam and Saipan. According to the recall notice, the affected vehicles have a faulty rubber boot on the front lower ball joint that could have been damaged by insufficiently maintained equipment. According to Toyota, if the rubber boot is damaged, lubricant grease inside the ball joint could leak and cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.

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If the Camry is operated in a condition where the ball joint is loosened, the joint could separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of vehicle control. No crashes, injuries or fatalities related to the recall have been documented and affected owners will be notified through first class mail. Toyota dealerships will inspect the rubber boots and replace the ball joint if necessary.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • Jay Jay on Feb 05, 2015

    good cause my car make too much noise it sounds like a old bed very squeaky. Toyota is loosing it's quality.

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