Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #10V499000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V499000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 728,544 affected units, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V499000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2010-10-21T00:00:00

Subject: Brake master cylinder

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 728,544

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Consequence Summary: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V499000

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Created At: 1742808662

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