2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Published September 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 4, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V396000, published September 4, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system: inverter.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2008 LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2007 LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2006 LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Hybrid propulsion system: inverter recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V396000 on September 4, 2013. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER HYBRID.