Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota is recalling your 2019 Corolla hatchback because the torque converter might not work properly, which can cause the car to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car stalls while driving, especially at high speeds, you might lose control and crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace the CVT and torque converter at no cost to you. They've already started doing this, so you might have already been notified.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will replace the CVT and torque converter, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J17/J07.
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