CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to February 2, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) which are controlled by an ABS actuator. A component inside the actuator may have been damaged during its assembly and may cause the actuator to not function properly.
- Risk
- Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles were built with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) actuator that may have a component damaged during assembly. The actuator controls the ABS, traction control, and vehicle stability control systems, and it may not function properly.
Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus NX200 | 2015 |
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