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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : |
15V011 |
| Manufacturer : |
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : |
TOYOTA / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : |
Trailer Lights may Shut Off Due to Software |
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Thank you,
Recalls Subscription Team
Office of Defects Investigation
(ODI)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Report Receipt Date: JAN 16, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V011000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING , TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,140
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
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.
