NHTSA Recall 10V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V040000; Date: Feb. 9, 2010
A brake tube perforation may result in brake fluid leakage. A leak in brake fluid may impact braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Toyota Camry
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7,314
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 camrys. The length of the power steering pressure hose on vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder (2ar-fe) engine may be insufficient, such that the gap between the crimp on the pressure hose and the brake tube for the left rear brake may be insufficient. Under these circumstances the brake tube may interfere with the crimp and may wear and then perforate.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners and, if necessary, dealers will replace or adjust the brake tube free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyta recall no. Aoc. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 2010
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