Toyota recalls 24,000 cars: Are you affected?
Australian Toyota drivers are being urged to check their vehicles after a potential brake defect was discovered in nearly 24,000 vehicles.
The recall affects Diesel HiLux and Fortuner vehicles that were produced between June and December 2018.
“Within the brake booster of involved vehicles, the strength of the resin piston could degrade due to improper moulding conditions during production,” Toyota Australia said in a statement.
If this degradation happened, using the brake could cause the piston to break.
“[This would] potentially cause loss of braking assist and therefore increase the vehicle stopping distance.”
Does this affect you?
Toyota will be sending text messages, emails or a letter to owners of affected vehicles, it said – so make sure your contact details are up to date with Toyota.
These are the affected vehicles:
Toyota has said it will replace the brake booster assembly free of charge for customers.
The replacement is expected to take around three hours, though it may take longer depending on your dealer’s schedule.
In the meantime, you can keep driving your car. If you have any concerns, contact your Toyota dealer or call the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 between Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm AEDT.
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