Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V011000 by Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to december 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module Includes 1,140 affected units, Trailer Lights may Shut Off Due to Software, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to december 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V011000
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-01-16T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer lights may shut off due to software
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 1,140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SET-15A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.4

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SID: row-hpmy.pfkc~t98x
NHTSA ID: 15V011000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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