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EU Safety GateRecalled 2021-10-01serious risk

Passenger car (Lexus, Toyota)

Is my product affected?

Passenger car

  • Brand Lexus, Toyota

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

A software update error affecting certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles can cause the Data Communication Module (DCM) to become damaged and reset abruptly, which disables the eCall emergency calling system. The affected vehicles include Toyota models such as Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, and RAV4 (including hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions), as well as Lexus UX200 and UX300e models with specific model codes and approval numbers listed in the recall notice.

The importer has initiated a recall to remove affected vehicles from end users. The source document does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

Toyota model codes: Corolla TMMT (MZEA11, ZRE210, ZWE211, ZWE213), Corolla TMUK (MZEH12, NRE210, ZWE211), GR Yaris (GXPA16), Yaris TMMF (KSP211, MXPA11, MXPH11), Highlander (AXUH78), RAV4 HEV (AXAH52, AXAH54, AXAL52, AXAL54, MXAA52, MXAA54), RAV4 PHVE (AXAP54). Name: Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, UX200, UX300e Model: e6*2007/46*0318*04, e6*2007/46*0316*03, e6*2007/46*0454*00, e6*2007/46*0437*01 e6*2018/858*00001*00, e6*2007/46*0429*00, e6*2007/46*0289*04, e6*2007/46*0263*03, e6*2007/46*0448*01. Notifying country: Portugal

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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