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HighNHTSA·15V011000·Announced 2015-01-16

Toyota Recalls 2013-2015 RAV4 Vehicles for Trailer Light Module Software Defect

Toyota is recalling 2013-2015 RAV4 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer light module because software may incorrectly detect a short and turn off lights, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2013, and December 29, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The recall affects 1,140 vehicles.

The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights. If the system turns off the trailer lights while the vehicle is towing a trailer at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit containing corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA RAV4
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,140

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAV4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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