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SevereNHTSA·15V341000·Announced 2015-06-03

Toyota Recalls 2015 Lexus NX200t for ABS Actuator Defect

Toyota is recalling 3,013 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles because a damaged ABS actuator component may cause loss of vehicle stability and increase 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 cause loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured between December 18, 2014, and February 2, 2015. The recall involves 3,013 vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) controlled by an ABS actuator.

A component inside the ABS actuator may have been damaged during assembly, which could cause the actuator to not function properly. Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, this malfunction could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS NX200
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
3,013

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)

  • NX200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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