NHTSA recall 15V-143 (15V143000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported March 13, 2015.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V143000
- Also written as
- 15V-143
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-143 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.