2004-2006 Lexus GS, Lexus IS and others recall: master cylinder

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 21, 2010. It covers about 728,544 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 728,544
reported: Oct 21, 2010
owners notified: Nov 15, 2010
related complaints: 225

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 and lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.

Recall number 10V499000

Affected vehicles

Lexus GS 2006 2006
Lexus IS 2006 2006
Lexus RX 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006
Toyota Avalon 2005-2006 2005 2006
Toyota Highlander 2004-2006 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 225 complaints about brakes problems.

2006 Lexus GS 2006 Lexus IS 2004 Lexus RX 2005 Lexus RX 2006 Lexus RX 2005 Toyota Avalon 2006 Toyota Avalon 2004 Toyota Highlander 2005 Toyota Highlander 2006 Toyota Highlander

Questions about recall 10V499000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Lexus GS, Lexus IS and others master cylinder?

Yes. Recall 10V499000, reported on October 21, 2010, covers about 728,544 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V499000?

Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 and lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.

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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