NHTSA recall 18V-122 (18V122000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported February 20, 2018 - about 64,901 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V122000
- Also written as
- 18V-122
- Manufacturer number
- J0H
- Reported
- February 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~64,901
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Why it is dangerous
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-122 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.