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  NHTSA Recall 92V046000

NHTSA Campaign Id 92V046000; Date: Apr. 1, 1992

Failure to release the hydraulic pressure in the rearbrake lines causes the rear brakes to "drag" and a condition where only thefront brakes are applied when the brake pedal is depressed by operator. Thisresults in early wear of the rear brake lining, increases of stopping distances,and possible loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1992 Lexus SC400

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components

Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.

Affected Units:: 1,415

icon3 Recall Summary:

The anti-lock brake/traction control computer logic program was incomplete, resulting in the trapping of brake fluid pressure in the rear brake lines. Failure to release the rear brake line pressure causes a condition where brake pedal application results in activation of the front brake only, and continual rear brake drag.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace the defective anti-lock brake/traction control computer, and if any brake system is damaged from the defective operation of the anti-lock brake/traction control system, repair the damage at no cost.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: anti-lock brakes system (abs). Vehicle description: passenger cars with anti-lock brake systems.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1992

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All recalls of Lexus vehicles.

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