2001 Toyota Highlander recall: master cylinder
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 5, 2001. It covers about 41,169 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 41,169
- reported
- Jul 5, 2001
- owners notified
- Jul 30, 2001
- related complaints
- 20
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utiity vehicles. The reservoir filler cap of the brake master cylinder may induce a vacuum, introducing some air into the brake master cylinder reservoir. This could cause abnormal brake noise and increased pedal stroke when the brakes are applied.
- Risk
- The increased pedal stroke will lengthen the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will bleed the air from the brake lines and replace the reservoir filler cap. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 01V228000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Highlander 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 01V228000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Highlander master cylinder?
Yes. Recall 01V228000, reported on July 5, 2001, covers about 41,169 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V228000?
Dealers will bleed the air from the brake lines and replace the reservoir filler cap. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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