Recall 23V478000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER Defect in 2021-2022 LEXUS NX450H+

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RECALL This recall affects up to 43,442 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 23V478000
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles Affected 43,442
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

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