Toyota () Yaris: Rear Wheels May Lock Under Hard Braking

Toyota Yaris Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 19,639 Yaris vehicles in the United Kingdom because the rear wheels may lock up during hard or sudden braking, which can make the vehicle difficult to control. The company will replace the brake proportioning valve with a modified version to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () YARIS. Units affected: 19,639

Reason

There is a possibility that under certain conditions when applying the brakes hard and suddenly as in a panic situation a locking of the rear wheels may occur. The vehicle handling will then become unstable. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace brake proportioning valve with a modified type.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2000-04-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9ef96956-6b0a-4f8a-9934-bdcbed610311