Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #02V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V268000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 59,394 affected units, TOYOTA/REAR BRAKE LINE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V268000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2002-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: Toyota/rear brake line
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 59,394

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20E
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2w64-75fn-rn8f
NHTSA ID: 02V268000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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