Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2018 Toyota C-hr

Recall date

November 15, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

17V717000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28,764 units

Why it was recalled

If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "Park."

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What to do

Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.