Date: 21.10.2010
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Master Cylinder
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Consequencs:
A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Date: 21.10.2010
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Master Cylinder
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Consequencs:
A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 15, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Date: 28.01.2015
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 toyota avalon vehicles manufactured february 9, 2010, to october 22, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (ic) in the audio amplifier. in some cases, the damaged ic may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Consequencs:
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will provide a remedy for the audio system, free of charge. until the remedy is available, toyota will mail an interim notice and dealers will disconnect the sub-woofer. toyota issued an interim notification to owners on february 23, 2015. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 28.01.2015
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 toyota avalon vehicles manufactured february 9, 2010, to october 22, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (ic) in the audio amplifier. in some cases, the damaged ic may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Consequencs:
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will provide a remedy for the audio system, free of charge. until the remedy is available, toyota will mail an interim notice and dealers will disconnect the sub-woofer. toyota issued an interim notification to owners on february 23, 2015. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
