Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-01-20.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V012000
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
6,503
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-20
Owners notified
1999-02-16
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.