2016 ES 350 (and RX 350) Brake Actuator Recall
05-17-16, 02:56 PM
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2016 ES 350 (and RX 350) Brake Actuator Recall
Hey Friends,
Got a letter from Lexus this afternoon about an "Important Safety Recall (Remedy Notice)" for the above mentioned.
NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-198
EDIT:
Oh cool, my first post!
Got a letter from Lexus this afternoon about an "Important Safety Recall (Remedy Notice)" for the above mentioned.
NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-198
EDIT:
Oh cool, my first post!
05-17-16, 08:06 PM
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From NHTSA website.
"Report Receipt Date: APR 07, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V198000
Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,656
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Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SUMMARY:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
CONSEQUENCE:
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
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."
"Report Receipt Date: APR 07, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V198000
Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,656
All Products Associated with this Recall expand
Details close
12 Associated Documents expand
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SUMMARY:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
CONSEQUENCE:
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
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."
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