What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009251
- Recall date
- 26 August 2009
- Make
- Toyota
- Models
- Matrix, Corolla
- Model years
- 2009 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 103,932
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, when driven in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation emanating from Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV). Should the suction port become blocked, vacuum assist to the brakes would be insufficient and the increased pedal pressure required could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009251.