CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can drip onto the joint connecting the wiper linkage to the wiper motor. Over time, this can cause corrosion and wear at the joint, which may lead to the wiper linkage separating. If that happens, the wipers will not function, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the water diverter channel and install a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm. The new linkage includes a protective cover over the joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to keep the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by checking their VIN for open recalls, or by contacting Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota RAV4 | 2009201020112012 |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 EV | 201220132014 |