2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 — Visibility/wiper
Published September 18, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 18, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V577000, published September 18, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 — Visibility/wiper.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- RAV4 EV
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV | 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV | 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV | 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 | 2009 TOYOTA RAV4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2012 Toyota Rav4 | 2011 Toyota Rav4 | 2010 Toyota Rav4 | 2009 Toyota Rav4 — Visibility/wiper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V577000 on September 18, 2015. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number 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: RAV4 EV.