Inoperative electronic parking brake/ fmvss 135
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota ch-r vehicles. the electronic parking brake (epb) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Safety Consequence
If the epb cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "park."
Corrective Action
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2017. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is h0w.
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FAQ: Recall 17V717000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V717000?
NHTSA recall 17V717000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on November 15, 2017. It addresses: Inoperative electronic parking brake/ fmvss 135. The recall affects approximately 28,764 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V717000 or the manufacturer campaign number H0W. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.