NHTSA Recall # | 108827 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V011000 |
MFG Compaign # | SET-15A |
Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 17/03/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/12/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/01/15 |
Report created | 16/01/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1140 |
Defect summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 toyota rav4 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to december 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights. |
Consequence summary | If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Set will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set-15a. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |