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Toyota Recalls 466,00 Vehicles Globally for Spare Tire, Braking Issues

Toyota Motor Corp. said it is recalling 466,000 minivans and cars globally, mostly in the United States, for possible faulty brakes and loss of a spare tire.

The Japanese automaker said today it is recalling about 16,000 Lexus GS sedans from model year 2013 because a switch in the braking system could cause the system to activate while driving, which could cause unexpected deceleration of the vehicle.

Toyota said it was not aware of any accidents, injuries or fatalities related to the issue. Dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly.

Of the affected cars, about 10,500 were sold in the United States, 1,900 in Europe, 1,400 in China and 1,400 in other markets, a Toyota spokeswoman said.

Toyota also is recalling about 450,000 Toyota Sienna minivans from model years 2004 to 2011 that were originally sold in cold weather states that use road salt to melt snow and ice. Some of the vehicles, from 2004 to 2010 model years, were involved in an April 2010 recall.

The company said the affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier stowed under the vehicle with a lightweight, foam water splash protector that uses a cable to hold it in place. Road salt can corrode the cable, possibly resulting in the spare tire falling off.

The spokeswoman said Toyota was not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fatalities related to this issue. Dealers will replace the carrier assembly as part of the recall.

Of the affected minivans, about 370,000 were sold in the United States, 80,000 in Canada and 400 in western Europe, the spokeswoman said.

jtrue28

So I assume there will be a list of VINS that this applies to...

endo022

Remember, when you go in for a TSB fix with an empty gas tank, the dealer will fill it up for you for your troubles

e39ng

Here's the preliminary info....
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P...it?usp=sharing

jj14

I heard that from other members on this forums too, but after two TSB fixes (with less than half a tank of gas), the dealership didn't fill it up any time.

G-SharK

TSB is not the same as a recall. You should get a free fill up on recalls. Park place and Sewell always take care of me.

jkeifer3

Not true in all cases.

neegroy

iTrader: (19)

wow thats nuts. and i just got my car back for 5k service. they didnt say anything

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for posting.



Early June 2012 to late Dec 2012 builds.
I have a June build.

FastTags

Wait, do you think the Recall was addressed on the 2014 Models? I just picked mine up last week.

nerv mind, it says vehicles production date from June 2012 thru LATE Dec 2012

DaVeyBoyTX

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Based on the Lexus Recall information on their website, it appears they will be replacing the entire brake pedal support assembly, not just the load sensing switch.

Link to Recall/Statement:

http://www.lexus.com/recall/pdf/lexu...t_may_2014.pdf

Link to Brake Pedal Support Assembly:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html

jtrue28

My production date says Dec 2011...so I guess I'm good...woohoo!

sam430

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Mine is dated June 2012.

FastTags

I would call the service dep, if I were you.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Link above says the fix will be available this summer.
A letter will be sent to those with the problem.