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2009-2014 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota RAV4 EV recall: visibility/wiper

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 18, 2015. It covers about 423,456 vehicles.

vehicles affected
423,456
reported
Sep 18, 2015
owners notified
Nov 7, 2016
related complaints
142

Visibility/wiper

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V577000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 142 complaints about visibility problems.

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Questions about recall 15V577000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2014 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota RAV4 EV visibility/wiper?

Yes. Recall 15V577000, reported on September 18, 2015, covers about 423,456 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V577000?

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.

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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