NHTSA recall 20V-373: Steering

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported June 24, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

20V-373
June 24, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 details

NHTSA campaign number20V373000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report dateJune 24, 2020
ComponentSteering:Electric Power Assist System
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Toyota RAV46 recalls total

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