NHTSA Campaign 18V211000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Apr 3, 2018 · 6,046 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX350 | 2017 | 6,046 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 2018 | 6,046 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2018 | 6,046 |
| TOYOTA | SIENNA | 2017 | 6,046 |
| TOYOTA | TACOMA | 2017 | 6,046 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V211000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.