REC-001295

active

0 Toyota C-HR

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 23 November 2017

Defect

The Skid Control Electronic Control Unit may incorrectly identify a small increase in circuit resistance of the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) motor as an open circuit. If this occurs, the EPB warning light will illuminate and the EPB may not work.

Hazard

If the vehicle is parked on an incline with an inoperative parking brake and in a shift position other than “Park” (automatic transmission), or in “N” (manual transmission), the vehicle could move, increasing the possibility of a collision.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their nearest Toyota dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001295