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SevereNHTSA·11V377000·Announced 2011-07-26

Toyota Recalls 2011 Lexus RX350 for Brake Valve Calibration Issue

Toyota is recalling 2011 Lexus RX350 vehicles because incorrect hydraulic control valve calibration may impair braking and stability control, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to increased stopping distances or failure to correct a slide, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2011 Lexus RX350 passenger cars manufactured between August 30, 2010, and May 18, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). The recall addresses a defect where the calibration for the hydraulic control valves is incorrect.

Due to this condition, the right front wheel may not be controlled properly during Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) or Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) actuation. This could result in increased stopping distances and/or a failure to adequately correct a vehicle slide, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will replace the brake actuator with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 8, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS RX350
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
32

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RX350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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