Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #14V270000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,462 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V270000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 22, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V270000 |
| Units affected: | 10,462 |
- Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
- Consequeces:
- If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.