Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
RX300
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V012000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Modified Brake Tubes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19980124
End Of Manufacture
19981217
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6503
Date Owners Notified
19990216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19990120
Make Campaign Number
XL-2