Toyota Highlander recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2014–2015 Toyota Highlander, Camry, Rav4

Recall number

15V144000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 110,085 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

What was 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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.