Toyota Highlander, Avalon: Service brakes — master cylinder

Affects Toyota Highlander, Avalon · 2004–2006 — about 729K vehicles.

The hazard

A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational