Recall 18V-211
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2017 Lexus RX350 and 4 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-211
- Reported
- April 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 6,046 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
The risk
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed], or Lexus customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
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 2017
- Toyota Camry 2018
- Toyota Highlander 2018
- Toyota Sienna 2017
- Toyota Tacoma 2017