NHTSA Recall 15V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V011000; Date: Jan. 16, 2015
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Toyota RAV4; 2014 Toyota RAV4; 2015 Toyota RAV4
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,140
Recall Summary:
Southeast Toyota distributors, LLC (set) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
How to Fix:
Set will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set-15a.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 2015
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