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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/0741/13
BrandToyota
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberZVW30
Published21 June 2013

Risk Description

null As a result of a problem with the brake pressure accumulator, nitrogen gas could leak from the brake pressure accumulator into the brake fluid and gradually cause the brake pedal stroke to become longer, resulting in decreased hydraulic pressure. This could result in increased stopping distances.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/06/2013

Product Description

Passenger car. The recall concerns vehicles with production period from 10/10/2008 to 02/10/2009 and 24/12/2008 to 07/10/2009.

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