Toyota · Canada · High
Toyota RAV4, Highlander Hybrid +3 more: Steering
Affects Toyota RAV4, Highlander Hybrid, Highlander, Camry Hybrid, Camry · 2014–2015 — about 12K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the electric power steering electronic control unit may be damaged. A damaged circuit board could result in sudden loss of steering power assist and would trigger a warning lamp to illuminate. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace inspect the electric power steering electronic control unit and, if affected, replace the electronic control unit with a new one.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.