NHTSA Recall 97V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V156000; Date: Sep. 17, 1997
This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Lexus ES300; 1997 Toyota Avalon; 1997 Toyota Camry
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 18,746
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 1, 1997. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 1997
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