Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V455000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/23/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 109056 | 11/29/2004 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/17/2004 | 09/22/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 40k.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/05/2006 | 3 | 03/07/2000 | |
| Bad car services repair had 2000 celica toyota service numerous times for engine and brakes problems, still having problems. toyota services want to tear down engine for further check noise. in which i have complained several times about hearing noise from the engine, they stated could not hear any noise. i had the car service 04/09/2005 for engine check light came on they fix the gasket, but cont to have problem with the auto. i think i have bad lemon car i don't know what to do. i have a mechanical breakdown insurance warranty bumper to bumper supreme 72 100.000 miles they will inspected the engine. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brake were making a grinding noise took the car to service, they stated that nothing with the brake 7-2000. again in 12-2000. had the brake fit in 7-10-2001. same problem in 01-15-2002. that problem is with riverside toyota problem with battery, had to get a new one also a air flow meter was replace. replaced 2 tire in 2000 redlands toyota has states that i needed more brake repairs , because i have no brakes sytems can not drive the car repairs to fit the brake is $1000 . when ever i ask riverside of toyota to check my brakes. they keep there nothing with my brakes. from day one i been having problem with this car. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When vehicle is in reverse a clicking in brakes occurs. dealer replaced front brakes. also, resurfaced rotors. however, it did correct the problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 70000 | 2 | 08/07/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota celica. the contact stated that his vehicle burns at least a quart of oil every 500 miles with no signs of leakage. there is a recall on the 1999 celica, but not for the 2000 models. the contact also stated that the vehicle's master cylinder was recalled. he was previously involved in a crash due to brake failure. the dealer stated that the master cylinder was operating normally, however the brake fuel was contaminated. the insurance company stated that he was 100% liable. toyota stated that the master cylinder was working properly and he believed that toyota should be at least 50% responsible and should pay for the crash and failure expenses. the current mileage is 120,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. the engine size is not available. | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brake were making a grinding noise took the car to service, they stated that nothing with the brake 7-2000. again in 12-2000. had the brake fit in 7-10-2001. same problem in 01-15-2002. that problem is with riverside toyota problem with battery, had to get a new one also a air flow meter was replace. replaced 2 tire in 2000 redlands toyota has states that i needed more brake repairs , because i have no brakes sytems can not drive the car repairs to fit the brake is $1000 . when ever i ask riverside of toyota to check my brakes. they keep there nothing with my brakes. from day one i been having problem with this car. mr | |||