2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID RECALL - #20V734000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2020 |
| # Affected |
161 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. |
| 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 |
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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