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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V144000

2015 Toyota Highlander | 2015 Toyota Camry | 2014 Toyota Rav4 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 — Steering: electric power assist system

Published March 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V144000, published March 13, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2015 Toyota Highlander | 2015 Toyota Camry | 2014 Toyota Rav4 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 — Steering: electric power assist system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
HIGHLANDER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2015 TOYOTA RAV4
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Toyota Highlander | 2015 Toyota Camry | 2014 Toyota Rav4 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V144000 on March 13, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)