Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

99V012000

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Reported1999-01-20Affected6,503 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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