Toyota Verso, Yaris Recall R/2002/138: Rear Brake Pipe Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 49,470
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60512
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Verso, Yaris vehicles built between 10 October 2000 and 11 March 2002. In frequent stop/start conditions in snow and severely cold weather compacted snow/ice may build up on the inner face of the wheel disc. The dealer will fit a modified and re-routed brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In frequent stop/start conditions in snow and severely cold weather compacted snow/ice may build up on the inner face of the wheel disc. In extreme circumstances the snow/ice may strike and distort the metal pipe that connects to the rear brake cylinder. Impaired braking and a hydraulic fluid leak may result.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE PIPE CONCERN Defect: In frequent stop/start conditions in snow and severely cold weather compacted snow/ice may build up on the inner face of the wheel disc. In extreme circumstances the snow/ice may strike and distort the metal pipe that connects to the rear brake cylinder. Impaired braking and a hydraulic fluid leak may result. Remedy: Fit a modified and re-routed brake pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake pipe concern.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified and re-routed brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
Verso, Yaris built between 10 October 2000 and 11 March 2002 may be included. Toyota estimates 49,470 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 campaign code RR60512 or the DVSA reference R/2002/138. 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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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2002/024 on 30 Sep 2002, for car spoiler may become detached. The one launched after it was R/2002/171 on 16 Dec 2002, for two gears may be selected at the same time. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/138, launched 13 November 2002. 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.