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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V054000

2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Lexus Rx350 | 2012 Lexus Rx350 — Electronic stability control (esc)

Published February 12, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V054000, published February 12, 2014. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Lexus Rx350 | 2012 Lexus Rx350 — Electronic stability control (esc).

What's the hazard

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
RAV4
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA | 2013 LEXUS RX350 | 2012 LEXUS RX350
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Lexus Rx350 | 2012 Lexus Rx350 — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V054000 on February 12, 2014. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: RAV4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)