Recall 14V-054
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2012 to 2013 Lexus RX350 and 2 other models: Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-054
- Reported
- February 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 261,114 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
The risk
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX350 2012 to 2013
- Toyota RAV4 2012
- Toyota Tacoma 2012 to 2013