Defect Description For Recall
The Anti-Lock Brake/TrAction Control Computer Logic Program Was Incomplete, Resulting In The Trapping Of Brake Fluid Pressure In The Rear Brake Lines. Failure To Release The Rear Brake Line Pressure Causes A Condition Where Brake Pedal Application Results In Activation Of The Front Brake Only, And Continual Rear Brake Drag.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
SC400
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V046000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Effect Of Defect
Failure To Release The Hydraulic Pressure In The ReaRBRake Lines Causes The Rear Brakes To “Drag” And A Condition Where Only Thefront Brakes Are Applied When The Brake Pedal Is Depressed By Operator. Thisresults In Early Wear Of The Rear Brake Lining, Increases Of Stopping Distances,And Possible Loss Of Vehicle Control And A Possible Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The DefeCTIve Anti-Lock Brake/TrAction Control Computer, And If Any Brake System Is Damaged From The DefeCTIve Operation Of The Anti-Lock Brake/TrAction Control System, Repair The Damage At No Cost.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19910401
End Of Manufacture
19910601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1415
Date Owners Notified
19920327
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19920401