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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V144📅 Mar 13, 2015

2014–2015 Toyota RAV4 & 2015 Toyota Camry + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

💥 The risk

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service 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
15V144000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
110,085
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 7, 2015
Built
Sep 10, 2014 – Nov 4, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V144 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 15V144?

2014–2015 Toyota RAV4 & 2015 Toyota Camry + 1 more. 110,085 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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