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Lexus GS 350 Recall 14V270: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 14V270, reported May 22, 2014, 10,462 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V270Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Risk
If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Lexus GS 3502013