EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Lexus, Toyota “Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, UX200, UX300e” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01370/21
Summary
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…
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Product
Passenger car — Lexus, Toyota
- Brand
- Lexus, Toyota
- Name / model
- Corolla, Yaris, Highlander, RAV4, UX200, UX300e · 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.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- 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).
- Production dates: Corolla TMMT: 31.10.2020 - 23.02.2021Corolla TMUK: 8.09.2020 - 16.03.2021GR Yaris: 30.09.2020 - 05.03.2021Highlander: 02.11.2020 - 06.04.2021RAV4 HEV: 04.08.2020 - 24.03.2021RAV4 PHVE: 08.06.2020 - 09.03.2021UX200/250h: 04.11.2020 - 15.03.2021UX300e: 19.08.2020 - 23.03.2021Yaris TMMF: 09.07.2020 - 14.04.2021
What is the risk?
- 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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