Category: Recalls

Recall H0W – Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) – Skid Control ECU Reprogram – 2018 Toyota CH-R

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V717
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 28,584

 

Inoperative Electronic Parking Brake/ FMVSS 135

If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into “Park.”

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”

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Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign SET17C – 4Runner Billet Grille Overlay – 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V763
Manufacturer Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 431

 

Billet Overlay Grill may Detach from Vehicle

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

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JLD – Vacuum Pump – 2017 Lexus RX350

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V211
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,046

 

Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

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J0K – Vacuum Pump – 2018 Toyota Camry & Highlander, 2017 Toyota Sienna & Tacoma

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V211
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,046

 

Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

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J0M – Oversized Pistons – 2018 Toyota Camry

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V200
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,730

 

Engine may Stall due to Incorrectly-Sized Pistons

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.

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