TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V478000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | RAV4 PRIME | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-12-29 | 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23TB07/23LB01
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43442
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric "PHEV" vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit "5 degrees Celsius". Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
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.nhtsa.gov.
