NHTSA Recall 15V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V144000; Date: Mar. 13, 2015
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Toyota Camry; 2015 Toyota Highlander; 2014 Toyota RAV4; 2015 Toyota RAV4
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 110,085
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 camry, camry hybrid, highlander, and highlander hybrid, and 2014-2015 rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (eps) electronic control unit (ecu) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the eps ecu or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the eps ecu will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on may 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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: May 7, 2015
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