NHTSA recall 10V040000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Toyota Camry
The defect
Toyota IS recalling certain model year 2010 camrys. the length of the power steering pressure hose on vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder (2ar-fe) engine may be insufficient, such that the gap between the crimp on the pressure hose and the brake tube for the left rear brake may be insufficient. under these circumstances the brake tube may interfere with the crimp and may wear and then perforate.
The risk
A brake tube perforation may result in brake fluid leakage. a leak in brake fluid may impact braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Toyota will notify owners and, if necessary, dealers will replace or adjust the brake tube free of charge. the safety recall began on march 4, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.