NHTSA recall 19V-553 (19V553000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 25, 2019 - about 303 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V553000
- Also written as
- 19V-553
- Reported
- July 25, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~303
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Why it is dangerous
The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-553 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.