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🧸 Product FR August 12, 2022

toyota — proace camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger

l’étrier de frein arrière peut avoir été mal assemblé pendant la production, ce qui peut conduire à ce que les fonctions de freinage ne fonctionnent pas correctement. en conséquence, pendant le stationnement, le véhicule peut se déplacer involontairement, ou pendant la conduite d...

Toyota — Proace van/light commercial vehicle Brake: rear brake caliper may have been incorrectly assembled during production, causing braking functions to work improperly. As a result, the vehicle may move unintentionally when parked or braking force may not fully release from the wheel while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Toyota Proace vans. The rear brake caliper may not have been put together correctly when they were made.

What's happening? Because of this, the brakes might not work right. The van could roll on its own when parked. Or when driving, the brakes might not fully release, which can cause accidents.

Does this affect me? This notice is for people in France who own or use these Toyota Proace vans.

What should I do? Take your van to a Toyota dealer right away. They will check and fix the brakes for free. Ask your dealer for help if you are unsure.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’étrier de frein arrière peut avoir été mal assemblé pendant la production, ce qui peut conduire à ce que les fonctions de freinage ne fonctionnent pas correctement. en conséquence, pendant le stationnement, le véhicule peut se déplacer involontairement, ou pendant la conduite de la force de freinage peut ne pas être complètement libéré de la roue, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
August 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48374/rapex

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toyota — proace camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger. Toyota — Proace van/light commercial vehicle Brake: rear brake caliper may have been incorrectly assembled during production, causing braking functions to work improperly. As a result, the vehicle may move unintentionally when parked or braking force may not fully release from t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 12, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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