Recall 15V577000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER Defect in 2009-2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV
RECALL This recall affects up to 423,456 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V577000 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 423,456 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Safety Consequence
Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
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