Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V270000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V270000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2013 lexus gs 350 vehicles manufactured june 8, 2012, through december 26, 2012 Includes 10,462 affected units, Brake Pedal Load Sensing Switch Failure, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 lexus gs 350 vehicles manufactured june 8, 2012, through december 26, 2012

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs 350 vehicles manufactured june 8, 2012, through december 26, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late june 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-july. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V270000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2014-05-22T00:00:00
Subject: Brake pedal load sensing switch failure
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 10,462

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs 350 vehicles manufactured june 8, 2012, through december 26, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Consequence Summary: If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late june 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-july. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.59

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SID: row-mqai~wcc6.8r89
NHTSA ID: 14V270000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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