Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V054000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles Includes 261,114 affected units, Brake Actuator Assembly may Disable ESC and ABS, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. an electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the vehicle stability control (vsc) system, antilock brake system (abs), and traction control system.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and toyota and lexus dealers will update the software for the skid control electronic control unit, free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V054000
Report Received Date: 2014-02-12T00:00:00
Subject: Brake actuator assembly may disable esc and abs
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 261,114

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 toyota tacoma and lexus rx350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 toyota rav4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. an electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the vehicle stability control (vsc) system, antilock brake system (abs), and traction control system.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and toyota and lexus dealers will update the software for the skid control electronic control unit, free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.21

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NHTSA ID: 14V054000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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