Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Originally Sold Or Currently Registered In The States Of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan,Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Noth Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. A Condition Can Occur Where Accumulated Moisture Can Temporarily Freeze In The Brake VacuUM Hose If The Vehicle Is Used In Extremely Cold Climates For An Extended Period Of Time.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
AVALON
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V156000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In The Elimination Of VacuUM Assist To The Brakes That Can Increase Stopping Distances And Could Lead To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Design Brake VacuUM Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19960723
End Of Manufacture
19970211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18746
Date Owners Notified
19971001
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19970917