Wheel Mur Installation Error, Toyota Recall 298 Camry Units In The US

Toyota Camry 2023. (Doc. Toyota USA)

JAKARTA - One of the newest sedan models from Toyota, Camry 2023, experienced unexpected obstacles and forced a recall from circulation due to problems with its suspension system. On this issue, Toyota has announced a recall of 298 Camry 2023 units. Of these, 297 units are standard variants, while Camry Hybrid is only one unit in the United States.

Reporting from Carscoops on Wednesday, June 21, Toyota explained that this problem was related to the parts of the car's legs. The problem occurs because the nuts on the wheels are not installed properly according to specifications. This has the potential to make the tires loose and increase the risk of accidents.

Toyota also explained that this problem was not a manufacturer's fault, but was caused by a third party in charge of installing nuts that did not match standards. After receiving the report on June 9, Toyota then sent the vehicles to the dealers for repairs. They found that there was excessive leniency in the installation of wheels.

Toyota has conducted further investigations into the matter and found more reports of nuts escaping from dealers, even one wheel that was loosed due to slacked nuts during this car being in the dealers. This is very worrying for vehicle owners, as it can increase the risk of serious accidents. Therefore, Toyota decided to make a recall of this Camry model.

The manufacturer will handle this issue on all affected vehicles and will make repairs to special facilities owned by Toyota. The third party responsible for the installation of the nuts will also install the wheel nuts for all affected Camry models.

Although the numbers are not too large, this is not the first time Toyota has announced a recall in the United States. Previously, Toyota had recalled 460,000 units in April. The recall involved several models, such as Venza, Mirai, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna HV, Highlander HV, as well as Lexus LS500h, LX600, NX350h, and NX450h-plus models. Recalls were made due to failures in electronic stability control systems.