Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmission. Due To A Unique Combination Of Conditions Which Consist Of Cold Ambient Temperatures, Load Applied From Air Conditioner And Other Electrical Devices, And Immediately After Starting The Engine, There Is A Possibility That The VacuUM In The Intake Manifold Could Be Insufficient For The Brake Booster.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
ECHO
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V326000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Effect Of Defect
When The Brake Is Applied Under This Combination Of Conditions, VacuUM Assist To The Brakes Would Decrease, And The Increased Pedal Pressure Required Could Lead To An Increase In Vehicle Stopping Distance.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Booster And Front Brake Pads. Owner Notification Began October 29, 2001. 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 Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990817
End Of Manufacture
20000801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42198
Date Owners Notified
20011029
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20011010