1997 Lexus ES300, Toyota Avalon and others recall: power assist
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on September 17, 1997. It covers about 18,746 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,746
- reported
- Sep 17, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 1, 1997
- related complaints
- 122
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
- Risk
- This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
Recall number 97V156000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus ES300 1997 1997
- Toyota Avalon 1997 1997
- Toyota Camry 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 122 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 97V156000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Lexus ES300, Toyota Avalon and others power assist?
Yes. Recall 97V156000, reported on September 17, 1997, covers about 18,746 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V156000?
Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
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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