Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2007 Highlander Hybrid And Lexus Rx400H Passenger Cars Manufactured From February 16, 2005, Through August 30, 2006. A Module Inside The Inverter Module May Contain Inadequately Soldered Transistors That During High-Load Driving, May Be Damaged By Heat Caused By The Large Current. If This Occurs, Various Warning Lamps, Including The MalfunCTIon Indicator Lamp, Slip Indicator Light, Brake System Warning Light, And Master Warning Light, Will Be Illuminated On The Instrument Panel.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
RX400H
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V342000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle May Enter A Fail-Safe/Limp-Home Mode That Limits The Drivability Of The Vehicle. It Is Possible That The Hybrid System Will Shut Down While The Vehicle Is Being Driven, Causing The Vehicle To Stall Unexpectedly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota/Lexus Mailed An Interim Owner Notification On July 19, 2011 To Advise Owners Of This Recall And The Fact That They Will Receive A Future Notice When Parts Become Available To Complete Repairs. Toyota Dealers Will Inspect The Hybrid Inverter ProduCTIon Number To Determine Whether The Inverter Contains Suspect Transistors And Replace The Module Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20050223
End Of Manufacture
20060830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
82273
Date Owners Notified
20120105
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20110629