Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The brake booster in your vehicle helps your brakes feel lighter and easier to press. But in some 2017-2018 models of the Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Tacoma, and Lexus RX350, the part that makes the booster work might have been made incorrectly, which could cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could suddenly lose the power assist for your brakes. That means you'll have to press the brake pedal all the way down to slow the car, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will replace the faulty brake booster vacuum pump with a new one, at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice, and the repair will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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