Recall 09V338000: Brake Booster Vacuum Connector Freezes

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Pontiac/Vibe 2009-2010

Toyota/Corolla 2009-2010

Toyota/Corolla/Matrix 2009-2010

Toyota/Scion XD 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 26, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V338000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 105824

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Scion XD and M/Y 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla/Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, VErmont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.