2012 TOYOTA RAV4 RECALL - #14V054000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
3/23/2012 - 12/11/2012 |
| Recalled on |
2/12/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2014 |
| # Affected |
261,114 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system. |
| Consequences |
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SEATS
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
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