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🧸 Product PT DE DK ES FI GR HR HU IE IS LT THE NETHERLANDS SE SI SK GB March 6, 2015

Toyota — Yaris

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is a possibility that one or more of the rear axle bearing bolts could have been tightened insufficiently during the manufacturing process. In this condition, the bolt(s) could become loose during vehicle operation
Origin
France
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is about some Toyota Yaris cars. A small part in the rear axle may not have been put together safely.

What's happening? The bolt that holds the rear axle might not be tight enough. It could come loose while you drive.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Toyota Yaris made in France, this could be a problem for you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Toyota for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that one or more of the rear axle bearing bolts could have been tightened insufficiently during the manufacturing process. In this condition, the bolt(s) could become loose during vehicle operation · Origin: France

First published
March 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/152776

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What is this product recall alert about?
Toyota — Yaris. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility that one or more of the rear axle bearing bolts could have been tightened insufficiently during the manufacturing process. In this condition, the bolt(s) could become loose durin...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, THE NETHERLANDS, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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