Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V235000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V235000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2010 prius vehicles manufactured march 31, 2009, through october 9, 2009; and model year 2010 lexus hs250h vehicles manufactured june 19, 2009, through october 9, 2009 Includes 87,060 affected units, Contaminated Brake Fluid, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010 prius vehicles manufactured march 31, 2009, through october 9, 2009; and model year 2010 lexus hs250h vehicles manufactured june 19, 2009, through october 9, 2009

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 prius vehicles manufactured march 31, 2009, through october 9, 2009; and model year 2010 lexus hs250h vehicles manufactured june 19, 2009, through october 9, 2009. nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. the recall began on august 7, 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V235000
Report Received Date: 2013-06-05T00:00:00
Subject: Contaminated brake fluid
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 87,060

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 prius vehicles manufactured march 31, 2009, through october 9, 2009; and model year 2010 lexus hs250h vehicles manufactured june 19, 2009, through october 9, 2009. nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
Consequence Summary: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. the recall began on august 7, 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-3d6b.33sm~4thc
NHTSA ID: 13V235000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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