While poor Bob is making Six Flags jokes about a truly safe car, I'm
easily finding info like this....and there are dangerous recalls on the
car for every year!


Nature of Defect:
1. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Recall Number: 02V074001
Dates Manufactured: JAN 2002 to FEB 2002
Number of Vehicles Affected: 8483
Date Owners Notified On: MAR 2002

Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Corolla
Defect Description:
On passenger vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
starting with 1NX only and built from January 8 through February 13,
2002, it is possible for the bolts that join the rear brake and hub
assembly to the rear axle carrier to be loose due to insufficient
tightening during the assembly process.

Consequence of Defect:
If the vehicle is operated in this condition, one or more of the four
bolts could come loose, causing an abnormal noise from the rear axle
area. In the event that all four bolts loosen completely, separation of
the rear brake and hub assembly from the rear axle carrier could occur,
which could lead to a loss of vehicle control.

Good gravy!


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