NHTSA Campaign 23V478000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
NHTSA campaign 23V478000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Reported December 7, 2023
Vehicles covered by 23V478000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V478000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.