Toyota Landcruiser Recall R/1996/088a: Loss Of Braking System Vacuum Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 1996
- Launched
- 3,349
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/088a
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Landcruiser vehicles built between 1 December 1989 and 30 June 1994. The rotor blades in the brake vacuum pump may have a rough surface and be subject to wear. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Toyota Dealers for replacement of the vacuum pump blades and rotor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rotor blades in the brake vacuum pump may have a rough surface and be subject to wear. In the worst case the blades may break causing loss of brake vacuum assistance and resulting in increased stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE Defect: The rotor blades in the brake vacuum pump may have a rough surface and be subject to wear. In the worst case the blades may break causing loss of brake vacuum assistance and resulting in increased stopping distances. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Toyota Dealers for replacement of the vacuum pump blades and rotor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of brake vacuum assistance and resulting in increased stopping distances.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Toyota Dealers for replacement of the vacuum pump blades and rotor.
Are You Affected?
Landcruiser built between 1 December 1989 and 30 June 1994 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,349 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/088a. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| LandcruiserPossibility of the lower ball joints wearing prematurely and possibly separating | Urgent | R/2005/064 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was RCOMP/96/003 on 25 Jul 1996, for security of ROOF RACK. The one launched after it was R/1997/027 on 23 Jul 1997, for possible non-operation of stop lights. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/088a, launched 29 November 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.