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NHTSA Recall 23V478000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTERJul 12, 2023· Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2021ToyotaRAV4 PRIME
2022ToyotaRAV4 PRIME

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