CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
- Risk
- The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
- 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 2012-2018 Toyota Sienna-based wheelchair vans converted by Vantage Mobility International may have rear brake hoses that are too short. The hoses attach to the rear wheel assembly and can rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
If the hoses wear through from this contact, they can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability. This raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Vantage will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that provide proper clearance. Owners can contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Sienna | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
|---|