NHTSA recall record

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing electric power assist system recall — NHTSA campaign 20V373000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering…

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20V373000official record ID
Jun 24, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record20V373000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ComponentSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report dateJun 24, 2020
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Potential consequence

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

What to do next

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