NHTSA campaign 99V012000
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 99V012000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
Reported 01/20/1999
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Differential proportional valve
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.