2006 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Lexus Rx | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Rx | 2004 Lexus Rx | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Gs | 2006 Lexus Is | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Published October 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 21, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V499000, published October 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Lexus Rx | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Rx | 2004 Lexus Rx | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Gs | 2006 Lexus Is | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.
What's the hazard
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2005 LEXUS RX | 2005 TOYOTA AVALON | 2006 LEXUS RX | 2004 LEXUS RX | 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2006 TOYOTA AVALON | 2006 LEXUS GS | 2006 LEXUS IS | 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Lexus Rx | 2005 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Rx | 2004 Lexus Rx | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Lexus Gs | 2006 Lexus Is | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V499000 on October 21, 2010. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER.