Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, If The Vehicle Is Driven Under Repeated Start And Stop Operation In Low Ambient Temperatures And In Deep Snow, There Is A Possibility That Snow Could Accumulate In Large Quantities Inside The Rear Wheel And Freeze. The Snow Frozen Inside The Wheel Could Contact The Rear Brake Line During Wheel Rotation.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
ECHO
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V268000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs Frequently, The Rear Brake Line Could Be Damaged, Which Could Result In Leakage Of Brake Fluid, Causing A Decrease In Brake EffeCTIveness.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rear Brake Lines. Owner Notification Began November 9, 2002. 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
20001012
End Of Manufacture
20020227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
59394
Date Owners Notified
20021109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20021001
Make Campaign Number
20E