REC-003829

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0 Toyota KLUGER

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

Recall date: 12 April 2018

Defect

Affected vehicles are equipped with a vacuum pump that provides vacuum for the brake booster operation. A lubrication passage inside the vacuum pump may have been compromised during manufacture. This may cause an internal failure of the vacuum pump leading to illumination of warning lights and alerts, and/or resulting in a sudden loss of braking assist.

Hazard

A sudden loss of braking assist while driving could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by letter from Toyota Australia, asking them to contact a Toyota dealership to arrange replacement of the vacuum pump free of charge. Owners who require more information can contact their preferred Toyota Dealer or contact the Toyota Recall Assist Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm AEST).

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-003829