NHTSA recall 24V878000
Steering
Toyota Corolla and 1 more
Reported Nov 21, 20248,057 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number 24TB13/24TA13
The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
The risk
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.