If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252138-toyota-fj-cruiser-2012-recall-equipment · Recall date October 17, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12E046000
“TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (2012) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 17, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252138-toyota-fj-cruiser-2012-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 12E046000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12E046000).
All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. During this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. This remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or TRD 16 inch Beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. Notification to owners began on December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12E046000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (2012) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (2012) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 12E046000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. During this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. This remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or TRD 16 inch Beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. Notification to owners began on December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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