Toyota is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to CVT Pump Blade May Detach, Causing Loss of Power

Toyota is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to CVT Pump Blade May Detach, Causing Loss of Power

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V901000
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,424
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.
Remedy
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on January 28, 2019 to notify owners about the issue. A second letter will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
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