Toyota — Aygo, Aygo X, Yaris, GR Yaris, Hilux, Land Cruiser, Proace City, RAV4
Passenger cars/Light commercial vehicle
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The auxiliary battery terminal may be faulty. This can disable the power steering support. Moreover, the battery terminal can overheat at low speeds, increasing the risk of fire.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Toyota cars may have a faulty battery terminal. This can stop power steering from working. It can also get too hot and start a fire.
What's happening? Toyota found this problem in some cars. The battery terminal may not work right. This could cause a fire risk.
Does this affect me? This affects certain Toyota cars in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Check if your car is listed.
What should I do? Stop driving if you notice warning signs. Ask a Toyota dealer or your mechanic to check it. Ask your Toyota dealer for a free fix.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The auxiliary battery terminal may be faulty. This can disable the power steering support. Moreover, the battery terminal can overheat at low speeds, increasing the risk of fire. · Origin: Germany
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