NHTSA Recall 14V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V054000; Date: Feb. 12, 2014
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Lexus RX350; 2013 Lexus RX350; 2012 Toyota RAV4; 2012 Toyota Tacoma; 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 261,114
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 28, 2014
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