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NHTSA ID Number: 10198141

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21TE01 - 2012-20

TSB/Document Date: 2021-06-21


Summary

DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by ToyotaeBay logo?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.





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Model Name

What are the details of this program?
This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump
Assemblies. If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with new Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump
Assemblies under the terms of this Customer Support Program.

The Primary Coverage will be offered until November 30, 2022, regardless of mileage.
After the Primary Coverage, the Secondary Coverage is applicable for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the date of
first use, whichever comes first.

This coverage is for work performed at an authorized Toyota dealer only. It is subject to the same terms and conditions
set forth in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Section of the Owner’s Warranty Information booklet. For example,
damage from abuse, an accident, theft and/or vandalism is not covered.
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Which part(s) are covered by this Customer Support Program?
The specific components covered by this program are as follows
Brake Booster Assembly
Brake Booster Pump Assembly

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What should an owner do if experiencing this condition?
If an owner thinks that he/she has experienced the condition described in this Customer Support Program, a local
Toyota dealer should be contacted for appropriate diagnosis and repair. If the condition is verified as being in
accordance with the terms of the program, the repair will be performed FREE OF CHARGE to the owner.
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What if the diagnosis is performed and my vehicle is not covered by the Customer Support Program?
Please be aware that, if the condition is not covered by this Customer Support Program, the customer may be
responsible for the initial diagnostic fees and any other repairs he/she may decide to have performed. Any
authorized Toyota Dealership can determine if a condition is covered by this Customer Support Program.

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What if an owner HAS NOT experienced this condition but would like to have the repair completed?
This Customer Support Program only applies to vehicles that have exhibited the condition described above. If an owner
has not experienced the condition, he/she is asked to tear off the sheet included in the owner letter and insert it into
the Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet for future reference.

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How long will the repair take?
The repair takes approximately two and a half hours. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be
necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

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What if I previously paid for repairs related to this Customer Support Program?
Reimbursement consideration instructions will be provided in the owner letter.

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How does Toyota obtain my mailing information?
Toyota uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive
registration or title information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your registration or title information
is correct.

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What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

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TOYOTA
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024

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Certain 2012-2014 Model Year Prius c
Coverage for Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 21TE01 NOTIFICATION
[VIN]
Dear ToyotaeBay logo Owner:

At Toyota, we are dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. As part of our continual efforts to ensure
customer satisfaction, Toyota would like to advise you of a voluntary Customer Support Program that has been initiated for
your vehicle.
This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies on certain
2012-2014 Model Year Prius c Vehicles. The specific condition covered by this program is related to certain internal malfunctions
of the Brake Booster Assembly. One or more of the following specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256 or
C1253 will be stored in the vehicles memory to be used as verification. If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired
with new Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies under the terms of this Customer Support Program.

Brake System
Warning Light
and Warning
Buzzer (Red)

Brake System
Warning Light
(Red)

ABS Warning Light
(Yellow)

SLIP Indicator
(Yellow)

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Master Warning
Light (Yellow)

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If the following warning lamps are illuminated, the vehicle may be experiencing a concern with the Brake Booster and Brake
Booster Pump Assemblies that are covered by this Customer Support Program.

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NOTE: It is possible for the lights above to be illuminated and the condition not be related to this Customer Support
Program.

Primary Coverage

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Applicable until November 30, 2022 with no year/mileage
limitation.

Secondary Coverage

(After Primary Coverage ends)

Applicable for 10 years from the date of first use or
150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

What should you do?
Please tear off and insert the sheet at the bottom of the page into the back of your Owner’s Manual for future reference. If
you have not experienced the condition described in the Customer Support Program Details below, there is no action
necessary at this time.

If you have experienced this condition, we recommend you contact any authorized ToyotaeBay logo dealer and make arrangements for
diagnosis and, if applicable, repair. The repair will take approximately two and a half hours. However, depending upon the
dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What if you have other questions?

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Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions sheet included with this letter.
Your local Toyota dealer will also be more than happy to answer any of your questions.
Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-888270-9371) - Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

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If you would like to update your vehicle ownership or contact information, please visit https://www.toyota.com/recall/updateinfo-toyota. You will need your full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to input the new information.
What if you have previously paid for repairs to your vehicle for this specific condition?
If you have previously paid for repairs related to this condition, please mail a copy of your repair details (for example: a repair
order), proof-of-payment, and ownership information to the following address for reimbursement consideration:
ToyotaeBay logo Brand Engagement Center - TSR
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
c/o Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
P O Box 259001 – SSC/CSP Reimbursements
Plano, Texas 75025-9001

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Please refer to the attached Reimbursement Checklist for required documentation details.

We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. We sincerely regret any inconvenience
this condition may have caused you.
Thank you for driving a Toyota.

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TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.


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This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the Brake Booster
and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies. The specific condition covered by this program
is related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Assembly. One or
more of the following specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256
or C1253 will be stored in the vehicles memory to be used as verification. If the
condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with new Brake Booster and Brake
Booster Pump Assemblies under the terms of this Customer Support Program.
The Primary Coverage will be offered until November 30, 2022, regardless of
mileage.
After the Primary Coverage, the Secondary Coverage is applicable for 10 years
or 150,000 miles from the date of first use, whichever comes first.

Please note that this coverage is for work performed at an authorized Toyota
dealer only.

This coverage is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Section
of the Owner’s Warranty Information booklet. For example, damage from abuse, an accident, theft and/or
vandalism is not covered.

VIN#
Date of First Use

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*Please see your Toyota dealer for additional details

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Customer Support Program 21TE01 Details

A voluntary Customer Support Program has been initiated for
your vehicle

▼ Remove at perforation and place in the back of your owner’s manual ▼

TOYOTA

CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this a recall?
No. This is not a recall. At Toyota, we are dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. As part of
our continual efforts to help ensure customer satisfaction, Toyota is advising you of this Customer Support Program.

Q2:
A2:

If my vehicle does not have this condition, do I need to make an appointment with my dealership?
No, you do not need to take your vehicle to a dealership unless your vehicle is exhibiting the condition described in this
letter. If you have not experienced this condition, please tear off and insert the sheet from the bottom of the owner
letter into the back of your owner’s manual for future reference.

Q3:
A3:

Is the Customer Support Program coverage transferable if I sell my vehicle?
Yes, this Customer Support Program coverage is fully transferrable to subsequent vehicle owners for the condition and
terms specified in the notification letter.

Q4:
A4:

What should I do if my vehicle has the condition described?
If you experience this condition, please contact any authorized ToyotaeBay logo dealer and make arrangements for diagnosis
and, if applicable, repair.

Q5:
A5:

Which part(s) are covered by this Customer Support Program?
Refer to the owner letter to find the specific component(s) covered by this program.

Q6:
A6:

What if the diagnosis is performed and my vehicle is not covered by the Customer Support Program?
Please be aware that, if the condition is not covered by this Customer Support Program, you may be responsible for the
initial diagnostic fees and any other repairs you may decide to have performed. Any authorized Toyota Dealership can
determine if a condition is covered by this Customer Support Program.

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TSB/Document ID: 21TE01 - 2012-20

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