Recall 10V499000: 2004–2006 Toyota Highlander and 4 other models

Report received

Oct 21, 2010

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

728,544vehicles

Model years

2004–2006

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

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Possible consequence

A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Lexus GS44 complaints
• 2006 Lexus IS143 complaints
• 2004 Lexus RX40 complaints
• 2005 Lexus RX27 complaints
• 2006 Lexus RX32 complaints
• 2005 Toyota Avalon228 complaints
• 2006 Toyota Avalon360 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Highlander286 complaints
• 2005 Toyota Highlander224 complaints
• 2006 Toyota Highlander278 complaints