NHTSA recall 15V-144 (15V144000)
steering recall reported March 13, 2015 - about 110,085 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V144000
- Also written as
- 15V-144
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~110,085
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Why it is dangerous
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 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-144 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.