TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V373000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | RAV4 HYBRID | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TB11 / 20TA11
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering "EPS". Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
