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2006-2007 Lexus RX Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 29, 2011. It covers about 82,273 vehicles.

vehicles affected
82,273
reported
Jun 29, 2011
owners notified
Jan 5, 2012
related complaints
139

Electrical system

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 11V342000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about electrical problems.

2006 Lexus RX Hybrid2007 Lexus RX Hybrid2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Questions about recall 11V342000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Lexus RX Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid electrical system?

Yes. Recall 11V342000, reported on June 29, 2011, covers about 82,273 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V342000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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