2019 Toyota Corolla Recall: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V901000 | Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Recall Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 18V901000