SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
If this happens, you might experience longer stopping distances, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
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.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
A faulty vacuum system in your vehicle's power brake assist could cause problems with the brakes when it's cold outside and you're using the air conditioner and other accessories.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brakes don't get enough vacuum assist, it could take longer to stop your vehicle when you press the brake pedal, which could lead to a longer stopping distance.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Toyota dealership, where they'll replace the brake booster and front brake pads for free. You should have received a notification starting October 29, 2001, but if you haven't, you can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a service appointment.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DUE TO A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS WHICH CONSIST OF COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LOAD APPLIED FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD COULD BE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED UNDER THIS COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS, VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD DECREASE, AND THE INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.