NHTSA recall 04V-455 (04V455000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 17, 2004 - about 109,056 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V455000
- Also written as
- 04V-455
- Manufacturer number
- 40K
- Reported
- September 17, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~109,056
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.
Why it is dangerous
IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-455 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.