Power steering suddenly failed (and dash lights came on) when my wife and 6 year old son were driving down the road at highway speeds nearly causing accident. After turning car off and back on, it was restored. NHTSA Campaign ID: 15V144000 addresses this exact issue, but our VIN falls outside those included, even though it's the same model year. Dealer says they have to reproduce the issue to do anything, but with it being an ECU problem, it's nearly impossible to reproduce on demand. Opened case with Toyota Corporate and filed complaint with NHTSA in hopes of addressing this serious safety flaw.
281 662 002 CAL ME I YOU HAVE A TOYOT RAV 4 ,WITH POWER STEERING AND BRAKE PROBLEM
Update from Nov 30, 2015: ALSO THE BRAKES DONT WORK , WHEN YOU IMMEDIATELY HIT THEM
Update from Dec 23, 2015: Air Bags Ruptures Releasing Amonia Nitrate & Sodium Azide ,Which Causes Breathing Problems & Skin Burns .This injury took place on 11-29 -15 Michael Reeves 281 662 0028
Update from Dec 23, 2015: Crash : As an result of ( Defective Power Steering ) I crashed into an tree in Houston Texas : Police report was made 11-29-2015
- Michael R.,
Houston, TX, US
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Power steering suddenly failed (and dash lights came on) when my wife and 6 year old son were driving down the road at highway speeds nearly causing accident. After turning car off and back on, it was restored. NHTSA Campaign ID: 15V144000 addresses this exact issue, but our VIN falls outside those included, even though it's the same model year. Dealer says they have to reproduce the issue to do anything, but with it being an ECU problem, it's nearly impossible to reproduce on demand. Opened case with Toyota Corporate and filed complaint with NHTSA in hopes of addressing this serious safety flaw.
- Chilehead C., Greenville, SC, US