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Recall A12/00216/20 — RAV4, HIGHLANDER, LAND CRUISER PRADO (Toyota), RX350, RX450H (Lexus)

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2020-02-21 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00216/20
Date of alert
2020-02-21
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Fire
Brand
Lexus, Toyota
Product category
Motor vehicles
Product type
Passenger car
Reported risk: Due to defective material used, moisture can enter the heating element of the washer jets. This can result in a short circuit and consequent overheating, increasing the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000642

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