Lexus RX350; Toyota RAV4, Tacoma (2012-2013): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 14V054000 · Feb 12, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
261,114
vehicles affected
261,114
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V054000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 261,114
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V054000?
3 models: Lexus RX350 (2012-2013), Toyota RAV4 (2012), Toyota Tacoma (2012-2013), about 261,114 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V054000?
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.
What can happen?
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.