NHTSA Campaign 14V054000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Feb 12, 2014 · 261,114 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX350 | 2012 | 261,114 |
| LEXUS | RX350 | 2013 | 261,114 |
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2012 | 261,114 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2012 | 261,114 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2013 | 261,114 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.