The breather hose on your sport utility vehicle's fuel tank is held in place by a clamp that attaches to the nozzle of the fuel vapor recovery valve. This clamp has a small tab that faces up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is severely damaged in a high-speed crash, the clamp's tab could break, causing the nozzle to break off. This might lead to a fuel leak if the vehicle rolls over, which could be a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will simply need to rotate the clamp so the tab faces the correct direction to prevent damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TEST (I.E., 35 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH), THE CLAMP "TABS" CONTACTED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO BREAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The brake master cylinder is a crucial part of your vehicle's braking system. It's the part that helps you slow down and stop. The reservoir filler cap on your SUV might not be sealing properly, letting air into the system and causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll notice your brake pedal feels spongy, and it takes more pressure to slow down. This can lead to longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your local Toyota dealership will bleed the brake lines to remove the air, then replace the faulty reservoir filler cap with a new one, all for free. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and it'll be taken care of promptly.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTIITY VEHICLES. THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY INDUCE A VACUUM, INTRODUCING SOME AIR INTO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WILL LENGTHEN THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL BLEED THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE LINES AND REPLACE THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 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.
The child protection lock on your vehicle's rear doors helps keep kids safe by locking the doors from the inside. However, a design issue can cause the lock to malfunction if you close the door really hard with the lock engaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock fails, a child could open the door from the inside while the door looks locked. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, the child could fall out and get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will shorten the child protection lock lever to prevent this problem. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
