2013-2015 Toyota RAV4 recall: trailer hitches

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on January 16, 2015. It covers about 1,140 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,140
reported: Jan 16, 2015
owners notified: Mar 17, 2015

Trailer hitches

What is wrong: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Risk: If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.

Recall number 15V011000

Affected vehicles

Toyota RAV4 2013-2015 2013 2014 2015

Questions about recall 15V011000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Toyota RAV4 trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 15V011000, reported on January 16, 2015, covers about 1,140 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V011000?

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.

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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