Recall 15V-011
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled the 2013 to 2015 Toyota RAV4: Trailer hitches; Exterior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-011
- Reported
- January 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,140 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota RAV4 2013 to 2015