Recall 02V268000: 2001–2002 Toyota Echo

Report received

Oct 1, 2002

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

59,394vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibility that snow could accumulate in large quantities inside the rear wheel and freeze. The snow frozen inside the wheel could contact the rear brake line during wheel rotation.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs frequently, the rear brake line could be damaged, which could result in leakage of brake fluid, causing a decrease in brake effectiveness.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake lines. Owner notification began november 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Toyota Echo50 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Echo35 complaints