NHTSA Recall 01V228000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V228000; Date: Jul. 5, 2001
The increased pedal stroke will lengthen the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Highlander
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 41,169
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utiity vehicles. The reservoir filler cap of the brake master cylinder may induce a vacuum, introducing some air into the brake master cylinder reservoir. This could cause abnormal brake noise and increased pedal stroke when the brakes are applied.
How to Fix:
Dealers will bleed the air from the brake lines and replace the reservoir filler cap. Owner notification began July 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2001
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