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SevereNHTSA·16E030000·Announced 2016-04-06

Advics Recalls ABS Brake Actuators for Toyota and Nissan Vehicles

Advics is recalling ABS brake actuators for Toyota and Nissan vehicles due to a damaged O-ring that may cause a lack of brake fluid pressure.

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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Advics North America, Inc. is recalling certain ABS Brake Actuators manufactured between October 12, 2015, and January 29, 2016. These components are used in specific Toyota and Nissan vehicles. The recall involves actuators that may have been assembled with a gear pump containing a damaged O-ring, which can result in a lack of brake fluid pressure.

Insufficient brake fluid pressure may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Advics has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these brake actuators. Those manufacturers have filed recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and will notify the affected owners.

Dealers will inspect and replace the actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2016. Owners may contact Advics customer service at 1-513-696-5450 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP recall
Manufacturer
Advics North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
721

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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