A defect affecting the suspension in certain 2014 Avalon and 2014 Camry will have approximately 5,650 vehicle owners returning to their dealership for repairs. According to the defect report, an incorrect left side front suspension lower arm may have been installed during manufacturing. The wrong part could result in insufficient clamping surface for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint. Impact to the lower ball joint during normal driving conditions could result in separation of the lower arm form the ball joint and loss of steering control.

Toyota will be notifying owners to return to their dealership to have the left side lower arm replaced. For more information about the problem, owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. The NHTSA campaign number is 14V-751.