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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V342📅 Jun 29, 2011

2006–2007 Lexus RX Hybrid & 2006–2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Highlander Hybrid and lexus RX400H passenger cars manufactured from february 16, 2005, through august 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat caused by the large current. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

💥 The risk

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the Hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Toyota/lexus mailed an interim owner notification on july 19, 2011 to advise owners of this recall and the fact that they will receive a future notice when parts become available to complete repairs. Toyota dealers will inspect the Hybrid inverter production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V342000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
82,273
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 5, 2012
Built
Feb 23, 2005 – Aug 30, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V342 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V342?

2006–2007 Lexus RX Hybrid & 2006–2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. 82,273 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lexus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.