NHTSA recall 14V270000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Why it matters: If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Lexus Gs 350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V270000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.