Recall 97V-156
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1997 Lexus ES300 and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-156
- Reported
- September 17, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 18,746 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
The risk
This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin october 1, 1997.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Lexus ES300 1997
- Toyota Avalon 1997
- Toyota Camry 1997