| NHTSA Recall # | 147504 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V373000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20TB11 / 20TA11 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Supplier | TOYOTA |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 17/08/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 24/06/20 |
| Report created | 25/06/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 46 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb11 / 20ta11. |
| 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). |