Recall 20V-373
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2019 to 2020 Toyota RAV4 and 1 other model: Steering (electric power assist system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-373
- Reported
- June 24, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 46 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
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 2019 to 2020
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020