NHTSA recall 10V499000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Lexus Rx
- 2004 Toyota Highlander
- 2005 Lexus Rx
- 2005 Toyota Avalon
- 2005 Toyota Highlander
- 2006 Lexus Gs
- 2006 Lexus Is
- 2006 Lexus Rx
- 2006 Toyota Avalon
- 2006 Toyota Highlander
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V499000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.