NHTSA Recall # | 117816 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V144000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 07/05/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/09/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/11/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/03/15 |
Report created | 13/03/15 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 110085 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |