Toyota () Avensis: Tow Ball May Fracture
Toyota is recalling approximately 10,812 Avensis, Lexus GS, and Previa vehicles equipped with detachable towing hitches because the towing ball may crack or fracture under severe stress. Affected vehicles have either Toyota, Lexus, or Brink-branded (Avensis only) hitches. Dealers will replace the towing ball and housing at no cost.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () AVENSIS, TOYOTA () LEXUS GS, TOYOTA () PREVIA. Units affected: 10,812
- Reason
- On Toyota Avensis Previa and Lexus GS fitted with a Toyota or Lexus genuine or Brink branded (only on Avensis) detachable towing hitch the possibility exists that the detachable towing ball in some exceptional cases (under severe mechanical stress) might develop a crack. In a worst case the detachable towing ball might fracture and/or fail. Remedy: Lexus/Toyota dealers will replace the detachable towing ball and housing at no cost to vehicle owners.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-10-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/79d35405-3df4-489a-bba2-d7ebe372ca78