Well, the shuddering under braking can be a symptom of a ball-joint issue, not just the brakes. You might want to call Toyota and tell them your situation and see if they can't get you in before the trip.
Or, if you can get an independent shop to do the recall work at no cost to you before the trip, then you might as well get it taken care of. Chances are, you'd be fine on the trip, but if you can get it done, why risk it?
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