Toyota isn't aware of precisely how many RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX450h+ models have the issue car auto cars
450h+ are very impressive plug-in hybrid SUVs but the carmaker’s recall notice states that one of their important components, a DC-DC converter that reduces the voltage of the electricity from the battery pack to charge the 12V battery, may have an issue.
Toyota says that found within the DC-DC converter is an electric current rectifying module that may have been damaged during production by the supplier. This damaged module could fail and if it does, it will trigger a short circuit, allowing current from the 12V battery to continue to flow through the module and generate heat. In the event of excessive heat being generated, components within and outside the DC-DC converter could sustain thermal damage and increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Prime models were manufactured between November 25, 2019 and May 27, 2022 while those NX450h+ models were built between April 7, 2021 and May 27, 2022.Dealers and distributors were notified of the recall on July 12 while owners will be informed between August 7, 2023 and September 10, 2023. Toyota and Lexus dealers will resolve the issue by simply replacing the DC-DC converter with an improved part at no cost. Owners who have already paid to have the issue fixed will be reimbursed.
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