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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime recall: headlights

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on November 12, 2020. It covers about 413 vehicles.

vehicles affected
413
reported
Nov 12, 2020
owners notified
Jan 6, 2021

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing the visibility of an oncoming driver or the vehicle operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.

Recall number 20V698000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V698000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime headlights?

Yes. Recall 20V698000, reported on November 12, 2020, covers about 413 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V698000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.

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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