NHTSA Recall 17V717000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V717000; Date: Nov. 15, 2017
If the epb cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "park. "
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Toyota C-hr
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 28,584
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota ch-r vehicles. The electronic parking brake (epb) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss number 135, "light vehicle brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0w.
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: Nov 29, 2017
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