Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Rav4 Vehicles Manufactured October 27, 2008, To December 19, 2012 And 2012-2014 Rav4 Ev Vehicles Manufactured July 24, 2012, To August 29, 2014. In The Affected Vehicles, Water May Drip Onto The Joint That Connects The Wiper Linkage To The Wiper Motor.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
RAV4 EV
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
15V577000
Component Description
Visibility/Wiper
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Dripping Water May Cause Corrosion And Wear At The Joint, Potentially Resulting In The Separation Of The Wiper Linkage. Once This Occurs, The Wipers Would Not FunCTIon, Reducing Driver Visibility And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Water Diverter Channel. In Addition, A New Wiper Linkage With A Wiper Motor Crank Arm Will Be Installed. The Wiper Linkage Will Have A ProteCTIve Cover Over The Wiper Linkage Joint To Minimize Water Splash And A Retainer Ring To Prevent The Wiper Arm From Separating From The Wiper Motor. The Recall Began On November 7, 2016. Owners May Contact Toyota’S Customer Service Number At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20120724
End Of Manufacture
20140829
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
423456
Date Owners Notified
20161107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20150918