TOYOTA RAV4 EV (2014) recall — Visibility/Wiper
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.
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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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249766-toyota-rav4-ev-2014-recall-visibility-wiper · Recall date September 18, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V577000
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“TOYOTA RAV4 EV (2014) recall — Visibility/Wiper.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 18, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249766-toyota-rav4-ev-2014-recall-visibility-wiper. Based on NHTSA recall #15V577000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V577000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Subject: Recall 15V577000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA RAV4 EV (2014) recall — Visibility/Wiper Hello, I own a TOYOTA RAV4 EV (2014) recall — Visibility/Wiper that is covered by recall 15V577000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V577000 (September 18, 2015)
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