Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #01V371000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V371000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 1,697 affected units, TOYOTA/BRAKE LINE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the left front brake tube may have been deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil spring spacer that was installed to prevent damage to the vehicle during transportation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the front brake line and, if necessary, replace the line. owner notification began january 1, 2002. 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 lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V371000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2001-12-11T00:00:00
Subject: Toyota/brake line
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 1,697

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the left front brake tube may have been deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil spring spacer that was installed to prevent damage to the vehicle during transportation.
Consequence Summary: If the brake tube is deformed significantly, it could contact the inner fender panel, and eventually cause damage to the tube due to vibration during driving. brake tube damage could also lead to brake fluid leakage after extended use of the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and, if necessary, replace the line. owner notification began january 1, 2002. 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 lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vqvk_ghew~pv7u
NHTSA ID: 01V371000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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