Toyota Rav4 EV recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2012–2014 Toyota Rav4 EV

Recall number

15V143000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,497 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

What was 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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.