Recall 14V054000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Report Date
20140212
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 LEXUS RX350
2012 TOYOTA RAV4
2012 TOYOTA TACOMA
2013 LEXUS RX350
2013 TOYOTA TACOMA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.