Recall 10V-499
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2006 Lexus GS and 4 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-499
- Reported
- October 21, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 728,544 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
The risk
A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed] and lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Lexus GS 2006
- Lexus IS 2006
- Lexus RX 2004 to 2006
- Toyota Avalon 2005 to 2006
- Toyota Highlander 2004 to 2006