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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02V268000 Component: Brakes: Hydraulic: Lines: Fittings Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Toyota |
Model: Echo |
Recall Date: 10/04/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 59,394 Manufactured: 10/2000 - 02/2002 |
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Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibility that snow could accumulate in large quantities inside the rear wheel and freeze. The snow frozen inside the wheel could contact the rear brake line during wheel rotation.Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs frequently, the rear brake line could be damaged, which could result in leakage of brake fluid, causing a decrease in brake effectiveness.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the rear brake lines. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
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