Lemon Law for California

Toyota is recalling 96,000 Toyota and Scion-brand vehicles in the U.S. due to a possible brake malfunction.The recall affects 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and some 2008 and 2009 Scion XD vehicles. The problem is that condensed moisture may seep into the brake system and freeze in low temperatures, potentially causing ice accumulation weakening the power-assist to the brakes.

The recall, done in combination with the NHTSA, affects certain 2009 and 2010 model year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter engines and sold in 19 U.S. states.
According to a TMS statement Toyota has determined that if the vehicle is operated in extremely low ambient temperatures, there is a possibility that condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation port may seep into the brake system vacuum port and freeze.

Since the condition is only obvious in extremely low ambient temperatures, vehicle owners from 19 affected states (Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming) will begin receiving safety recall notifications, via first class mail, in early September.
Toyota dealers will, at no charge, install a newly designed intake air connector which relocates the brake system vacuum port. No other Lexus, Toyota, or Scion vehicles are involved.

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