Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #09V338000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V338000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 95,705 affected units, BRAKE VACUUM SUCTION PORT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. when driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V338000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2009-08-27T00:00:00
Subject: Brake vacuum suction port
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 95,705

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. when driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
Consequence Summary: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 09V338000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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