Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Prius Vehicles Manufactured March 31, 2009, Through October 9, 2009; And Model Year 2010 Lexus Hs250H Vehicles Manufactured June 19, 2009, Through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen Gas From A Component Of The Brake Booster Pump Assembly Could Leak Into The Brake Fluid.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
HS
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
13V235000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
As Nitrogen Is Released Into The Brake Fluid, The Brake Pedal May Have Reduced Hydraulic Pressure. Under Certain CircuMSTances, This Condition Could Affect Stopping Distance And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Brake Booster Pump Assemblies. The Recall Began On August 7, 2013. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20090619
End Of Manufacture
20091009
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
87060
Date Owners Notified
20130807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20130605