ID: #04V455000
MFR: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
EVENT_SUMMARY
Your vehicle's brake master cylinder might have a rubber seal that could be damaged by improper washing, which could cause brake fluid to leak or air to get into the system, affecting your stopping power.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If this happens, you might experience longer stopping distances, which could increase the risk of an accident.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
A Toyota dealership will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it and the booster if necessary, at no cost to you, starting November 29, 2004.