RAV4, HIGHLANDER, LAND CRUISER PRADO (Toyota), RX350, RX450H (Lexus)

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/00216/20
BrandLexus, Toyota
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberType-approval numbers: e6*2007/46*0166, e1*2007/46*0231 (Toyota), e6*2007/46*0163 (Lexus) , Types: XA4 (EU, M), J15TM TMG (Toyota), AL2 (EU, M) (Lexus)
Published21 February 2020

Risk Description

Due to defective material used, moisture can enter the heating element of the washer jets. This can result in a short circuit and consequent overheating, increasing the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Passenger car under recall code 19SMD-121.

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