NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Sleepy Customs LLC - Do Not Drive: Gear Shift Failure
Published: April 3, 2026Recall ID: 26E018000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inability to shift gears reduces the driver's ability to control vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Sleepy Customs LLC is recalling certain IS300 Slave Cylinder Conversion Kits, both full kits and adapter plate only versions. The adapter plate may separate from the transmission housing during vehicle operation, resulting in loss of the clutch function and ability to shift gears.
Affected Products
Do Not Drive: Gear Shift Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Do Not Drive: Gear Shift Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 26E018000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E018000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Sleepy Customs LLC |
| Defect summary | Sleepy Customs LLC is recalling certain IS300 Slave Cylinder Conversion Kits, both full kits and adapter plate only versions. The adapter plate may separate from the transmission housing during vehicle operation, resulting in loss of the clutch function and ability to shift gears. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle that is equipped with the conversion kit until the remedy is performed. Sleepy Customs LLC will provide a replacement adapter plate, free of charge. Owners may contact Sleepy Customs, LLC customer service at 360-504-6213 (sales@sleepycustoms.com). |
| Consequence summary | An inability to shift gears reduces the driver's ability to control vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 121 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |