Warning - Broken control arm bolt!

[Hershey]

Glad to see everyone is o.k. , imagine nerves were frayed . We have these noises and can't get any Toyota service center to replace the bolts . They never hear it and appears to be fine on the lift . We also got the notice . Should make it mandatory .

[camh]

After doing alot of searching online, I have found two lawsuits for wrongful death regarding the Toyota Yaris 2008. One was a soldier home and the other a college student. If my daughter and I had been killed that day they would have wrongly assumed it was our fault, when in fact it was the control arm. There are several others who documented online their accidents at a lower speed. You are 100% correct it needs to be a mandatory recall. If this got media attention perhaps then it would be taken seriously.

[bronsin]

My BMW F650 motorcycle stalled at lights. One a year at first then after three years every week. BMW had it three times and couldnt fix it. Other bikes did it too.

No recall ever issued. Probably moot because I doubt they could have done naything anyway. : (.

[Hershey]

Went and got the bolts replaced . No appointment , just popped in with the notice from Toyota . The previous 2 did nothing . 2 new bolts , but it still creaked when pulling onto the uneven surface of a restaurant parking lot . Should we be concerned of that ? Here's the invoice .

[CTScott]

90119-14151 is a new part number. It replaces 90119-14126 and 90119-14144.

[andulong]

Originally Posted by CTScott

90119-14151 is a new part number. It replaces 90119-14126 and 90119-14144.

HI, I am still holding out on replacing these bolts and now more confused than before. I bought the bolts # 14126 and was told that was the proper bolt to use and that it was not an issue with a defective bolt but more with improper drainage causing rust. Then I read the above post. So, now there is a different part number, does anyone know if it is actually a new and improved bolt? Thanks. I just want to do this once and hopefully get it right.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by andulong

HI, I am still holding out on replacing these bolts and now more confused than before. I bought the bolts # 14126 and was told that was the proper bolt to use and that it was not an issue with a defective bolt but more with improper drainage causing rust. Then I read the above post. So, now there is a different part number, does anyone know if it is actually a new and improved bolt? Thanks. I just want to do this once and hopefully get it right.

Toyota often seems to change part numbers, and sometimes with no visible change to the part (it could be something as simple as them changing suppliers for the part and hence revving the part number). I bought some of the 90119-14151 bolts and there does not appear to be any difference in strength rating, plating, etc. with the new part number.

I personally plan on checking (and perhaps replacing) the bolts once per year.

[jack black]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Toyota often seems to change part numbers, and sometimes with no visible change to the part (it could be something as simple as them changing suppliers for the part and hence revving the part number). I bought some of the 90119-14151 bolts and there does not appear to be any difference in strength rating, plating, etc. with the new part number.

I personally plan on checking (and perhaps replacing) the bolts once per year.

i just got to replacing the bolts for the new and improved. there is some difference in the stamping, probably improved strength, but don't know how to decode it (see picture).

i did remove the old ones a couple of years ago to inspect, grease, and retorque. there was some superficial rust, but it didn't get any worse after nice greasing the whole length. in retrospect, i didn't need to replace it.

but, the car never saw any snow or ice. it would be very different in the salted roads states.

[Hershey]

CT , thanks for the quick response . Should it still be creaking ? Wouldn't think so . .

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Hershey

CT , thanks for the quick response . Should it still be creaking ? Wouldn't think so . .

The creaking probably has nothing to do with this bolt. It is more likely the bushing around the horizontal bolt that is creaking.

[Hershey]

Horizontal bolt of the front strut ? If so , should that be covered under the PLATINUM extended warranty ? Really appreciate your help.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Horizontal bolt of the front strut ? If so , should that be covered under the PLATINUM extended warranty ? Really appreciate your help.

No. The horizontal bolt that allows the A-Arm to pivot up and down.

[Hershey]

How long of a job is it to be replaced and can it be dangerous to drive? We found that uneven outer tire wear is one of the symptoms which we have on both front sides. 7/32s on outer sides of both front tires and the rest is 8/32s . The Bridgestone Ecopia EP 422s' started at 11/32s and were installed on 4/6/13 . They've been rotated once . Seems like quick wear . The previous tires wore quick too . Those were Continental Pro Contact Eco Plus . Don't drive like a speed demon , just average .

[Hershey]

Does anyone have the clunking of the front end after the 2 bolts were replaced ?

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Does anyone have the clunking of the front end after the 2 bolts were replaced ?

No, I haven't heard it since they replaced my bolts.

[WildChild]

Hi,
the passenger side's bolt snapped last week on my 2007 sedan. After hearing the clunking noise when driving over bumps during the weekend, I looked under the car and found out that the bolt was missing.

I see in this thread that the warranty was extended to 100K miles (160K KM)/7 years for this issue in the US. My car 6 1/2 years old and has only 77K KM. Does anyone know if the warranty extension also applies to Canada?

Thank you!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by WildChild

Hi,
the passenger side's bolt snapped last week on my 2007 sedan. After hearing the clunking noise when driving over bumps during the weekend, I looked under the car and found out that the bolt was missing.

I see in this thread that the warranty was extended to 100K miles (160K KM)/7 years for this issue in the US. My car 6 1/2 years old and has only 77K KM. Does anyone know if the warranty extension also applies to Canada?

Thank you!

On the Canadian version of the Service Bulletin it says the following, but the US one initially read that way as well and then later we received the warranty extension letters in the mail.

APPLICABLE WARRANTY

- This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months from the vehicle’s warranty registration date or 60,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.

- Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.

[Hershey]

Another thought . Will the sedan need an alignment if the front suspension is repaired ? Would think so .