SPARTAN HIGHLANDER 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Make : SPARTAN Model : HIGHLANDER Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2017-10-04 - 2017-11-03
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V211000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-05-09 Date Received by ODI: 2018-04-03 Date Added to Database: 2018-04-04
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: J0K/JLD
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6046
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.
Consequence:
      A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.