NHTSA Recall # | 127201 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V211000 |
MFG Compaign # | J0K/JLD |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | HIGHLANDER |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Date of notification | 09/05/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/10/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/11/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/04/18 |
Report created | 04/04/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6046 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota camry and highlander vehicles, 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles and 2017 lexus rx350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist. |
Consequence summary | A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are j0k/jld. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |