NHTSA recall 18V-211 (18V211000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported April 3, 2018 - about 6,046 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V211000
- Also written as
- 18V-211
- Manufacturer number
- J0K/JLD
- Reported
- April 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,046
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Why it is dangerous
A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-211 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 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.