Toyota (Gb) Proace recall: Front shock absorber may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a possibility that the bolts between the front shock absorber and knuckle have not been properly tightened. This may lead to breakage of the connection between the front shock absorber and the knuckle.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles install new bolts between the front shock absorber and knuckle and tighten them to the correct torque and where necessary replace damaged component
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a possibility that the bolts between the front shock absorber and knuckle have not been properly tightened. This may lead to breakage of the connection between the front shock absorber and the knuckle.
The fix
On affected vehicles install new bolts between the front shock absorber and knuckle and tighten them to the correct torque and where necessary replace damaged component
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace | 3 Mar 2016 | 20 Dec 2016 | 2 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.