Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #20V698000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V698000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2021 rav4 prime vehicles Includes 413 affected units, Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 rav4 prime vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2021 rav4 prime vehicles. the headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. the recall began january 6, 2021. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 20ta15.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V698000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2020-11-12T00:00:00

Subject: Headlights can be misadjusted/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 413

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20TA15

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2021 rav4 prime vehicles. the headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. the recall began january 6, 2021. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 20ta15.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 99.76

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