2012 TOYOTA RAV4 RECALL - #15V577000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
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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 |
10/27/2009 - 12/19/2012 |
| Recalled on |
9/18/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
11/7/2016 |
| # Affected |
423,456 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY/WIPER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
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