NHTSA recall 97V156000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V156000 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Reported | 1997-09-17 |
| Owners notified | 1997-10-01 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Units potentially affected | 18746 |
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.
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 1997.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1997 LEXUS ES300 | Built 1996-07-23 to 1997-02-11. |
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| 1997 TOYOTA AVALON | Built 1996-07-23 to 1997-02-11. |
| 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY | Built 1996-07-23 to 1997-02-11. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TTT063620 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions |
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| T-TT-0636-20 Rev | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| T-TT-0636-20 | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| T-TT-0636-20 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions. |
| T-SB-0141-13 | 2018-04-02. Service bulletin. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification. |
| T-TT-0132-11 | 2018-04-02. Service bulletin. A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general tips for the inspection and/or installation of Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) front brake pads and discs. Always refer to the model specific Repair manual and TIS publications for specific repair instructions. |
| T-SB-0141-13 | 2016-04-12. Service bulletin. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SU00200 | 2000-07-20. Service bulletin. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE ABS SPEED SENSOR PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION. *MR |
| 980616 | 2000-03-15. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS |
| 980616 | 2000-03-15. Service bulletin. SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE. 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.