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NHTSARecalled Jul 12, 2023 · #23V478000

DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit

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Description

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. A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Product details

Product
DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice