1997 Toyota Avalon Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Toyota Avalon. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V156000Sep 17, 199718,746 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
  Covers: Toyota Avalon 1997, Camry 1997, Lexus ES300 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely…

  Possible consequence: This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

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