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2008-2010 Scion XD, Toyota Corolla and others recall: vacuum

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 27, 2009. It covers about 95,705 vehicles.

vehicles affected
95,705
reported
Aug 27, 2009
owners notified
Sep 21, 2009
related complaints
329

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 scion xd and my 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.
Risk
This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 09V338000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 329 complaints about brakes problems.

2008 Scion XD2009 Toyota Corolla2010 Toyota Corolla

Questions about recall 09V338000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Scion XD, Toyota Corolla and others vacuum?

Yes. Recall 09V338000, reported on August 27, 2009, covers about 95,705 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V338000?

Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may 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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