TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V211000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-09 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-04-04 |
Production Dates: 2017-10-04 - 2017-11-03
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: J0K/JLD
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6046
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
