Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Left Front Brake Tube May Have Been Deformed Prior To Vehicle Delivery Due To Improper Installation Of A Coil Spring Spacer That Was Installed To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle During Transportation.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
ES300
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V371000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Tube Is Deformed Significantly, It Could Contact The Inner Fender Panel, And Eventually Cause Damage To The Tube Due To Vibration During Driving. Brake Tube Damage Could Also Lead To Brake Fluid Leakage After Extended Use Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Front Brake Line And, If Necessary, Replace The Line. Owner Notification Began January 1, 2002. 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 Lexus At 1-888-333-9376.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010924
End Of Manufacture
20011025
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1697
Date Owners Notified
20020101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20011211