Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V144000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2015 camry, camry hybrid, highlander, and highlander hybrid, and 2014-2015 rav4 vehicles Includes 110,085 affected units, Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 camry, camry hybrid, highlander, and highlander hybrid, and 2014-2015 rav4 vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V144000
Report Received Date: 2015-03-13T00:00:00
Subject: Possible loss of electric power steering
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 110,085

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.6

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