Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota is recalling your 2019 RAV4 or RAV4 Hybrid because a damaged electrical connector might affect your backup camera's ability to turn on when you're in reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your backup camera won't turn on, you might not see objects behind your vehicle while reversing, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will inspect and fix the issue for free. They'll check your backup camera system and replace the audio display unit if necessary, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
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