NHTSA recall 19V553000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Sienna
Reported Jul 25, 2019303 vehicles affectedVantage Mobility International, LLCBuilt Jan 1, 2015 – Nov 1, 2018
The defect
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
The risk
The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.