SAFETY RECALL 20TA04 – Certain Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading to Engine Stall (non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota

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February 6, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V064000

Engine may Leak Coolant

A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V064

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 44,191

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

 

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota’s number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus’ number for this recall is 20LA02.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Vehicle has a Recall

 


SAFETY RECALL 20TA04 (Remedy Notice)

Certain 2020 Model Year Avalon HV
Certain 2020 Model Year Camry
Certain 2020 Model Year Camry HV
Certain 2019 – 2020 Model Year RAV4
Certain 2019 – 2020 Model Year RAV4 HV
Certain Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading to Engine Stall (non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk
NHTSA Recall No. 20V-064

 

Model / Years Production Period Approximate Total Vehicles Approximate Stop Sale Dealer Inventory
2020 Avalon HV Mid-September 2019 – Mid-December 2019 700 200
2020 Camry Mid-September 2019 – Mid-January 2020 2,600 700
2020 Camry HV Mid-September 2019 – Mid-December 2019 2,900 900
2019 – 2020 RAV4 Mid-September 2019 – Late November 2019 30,500 3,100
2019 – 2020 RAV4 HV Mid-September 2019 – Early December 2019 6,400 200

 

STOP! DO NOT SELL NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.

Refer to Dealer Inventory Procedures section for more details.

 

On February 6, 2020, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on certain 2020 model year Avalon HV, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles and certain 2019 – 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 HV vehicles.

           

Condition

Some of the subject vehicles may be equipped with an engine block that was manufactured incorrectly.  This issue may cause coolant to leak internally and/or externally during normal engine operation.  This can lead to engine noise, engine smoke, warning lights/malfunction indicator illumination, an audible chime sounding, and/or, in some cases, engine overheating and possible internal mechanical engine damage.  If this occurs in a conventional gasoline vehicle, it is possible the vehicle could stall while driving at higher speeds without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. For both hybrid and conventional gasoline vehicles, the mechanical engine damage could cause engine oil to leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to an increased risk of fire.

 

NOTE: If the engine stalls in a hybrid vehicle, the vehicle will enter a fail safe driving mode, allowing the driver to operate the vehicle at reduced power for certain distances to maneuver the vehicle to a safe location.

 

Remedy

Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the engine block casting serial number and if it is determined to be involved the dealer will replace the engine, including the engine block, with a new one FREE OF CHARGE.

 

Covered Vehicles

There are approximately 43,100 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall. No vehicles involved in this Safety Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico.

 

Owner Letter Mailing Date

Toyota will notify owners by early April 2020.

 

Toyota makes significant effort to obtain current customer name and address information from each state through industry resources when mailing owner letters. In the event your dealership receives a notice for a vehicle that was sold prior to the Safety Recall announcement, it is the dealership’s responsibility to forward the owner letter to the customer who purchased the vehicle.

 

Please note that only owners of the covered vehicles will be notified. If you are contacted by an owner who has not yet received a notification, please verify eligibility by confirming through TIS prior to performing repairs. Dealers should perform the repair as outlined in the Technical Instructions found on TIS.

 

Dealer Inventory Procedures

New Vehicles in Dealership Inventory

There are approximately 5,110 vehicles in new dealer inventory as of February 04, 2020.

 

Inspection Reminder Mirror Hang Tags for Covered Vehicles in New Dealer Stock

To easily recognize vehicles involved in this Safety Recall, each dealership should utilize Inspection Reminder Hang Tags. Inside the vehicle’s glove box are stickers containing the VIN. Apply one of these stickers to the hang tag and install the hang tag in the vehicle. A sample copy of the Inspection Reminder Hang Tag has been included for your reference.

 

Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory

To ensure customer satisfaction, Toyota requests that dealers complete this Safety Recall inspection on any used vehicles currently in dealer inventory that are covered by this Safety Recall prior to customer delivery. In cases where an involved engine block IS identified, the vehicle should not be delivered until remedy parts are available and repairs are completed.

 

NOTE: Dealers can identify if any of their new and used inventory has any open campaigns in the Vehicle Inventory Summary available in Dealer Daily (Non SET and GST dealers: https://dealerdaily.toyota.com/). The Vehicle Inventory Summary may take up to 4 hours to populate information for newly launched campaigns.

 

Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV)

The TCUV policy prohibits the certification of any vehicle with an outstanding Safety Recall, Special Service Campaign, or Limited Service Campaign. Thus, no affected units are to be designated, sold, or delivered as a TCUV until all applicable Safety Recalls, Special Service Campaigns, and Limited Service Campaigns have been completed on that vehicle.

 

Toyota Rent-A-Car (TRAC) & Service Loaners

Toyota requests that dealers remove all TRAC and Service Loaner vehicles from service that are covered by a Safety Recall unless the defect has been remedied.                                                            

Customer Contacts

Customers who receive the owner letter may contact your dealership with questions regarding the letter and/or the Safety Recall. Please welcome them to your dealership and answer any questions that they may have. A Q&A is provided to assure a consistent message is communicated.

Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center (1-888-270-9371) – Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

 

Salvage Title Vehicles

Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter.

For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.

 

Media Contacts

It is imperative that all media contacts (local and national) receive a consistent message. In this regard, all media contacts must be directed to Tania Saldana (859) 815-9968 in Toyota Corporate Communications. Please do not provide this number to customers. Please provide this contact only to media.

           

Parts Ordering Process Non SET and GST Parts Ordering Process

It is possible that parts for this campaign are either required to be ordered in Campaign Part Order Request (CPOR) on Service Lane, or have been placed on Manual Allocation Control (MAC) due to potential limited part availability. Please check the CPOR/MAC report on Dealer Daily for the most up-to-date parts ordering information.

All Safety Recall, Service Campaign (SSC/LSC) parts are eligible for the Monthly Parts Return Program. Please refer to PANT Bulletin 2011-087 for campaign parts that are currently returnable under the Monthly Parts Return Program and for additional details.

 

Fluids Required ONLY When Engine Replacement Is Necessary:

Engine Oil:

Description Quantity Part Number
GTMO 0W16 BK SN WTY 6 quarts 00279-BLK16-01

 

Transmission Fluid:

Description Quantity Part Number
WORLD STANDARD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 4 quarts* 00289-ATFWS

(*) Hybrid vehicles will require a total quantity of 5.

 

Engine Coolant:

Description Quantity Part Number
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT 2 gallons 00272-SLLC2

 

NOTE: Refer to the Remedy Procedures section for information regarding additional replacement parts.

           

Vehicles Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (California only)

As this Safety Recall includes emission related parts, California dealers are requested to fill out the Vehicle Emissions Recall – Proof of Correction form after repairs have been completed. The vehicle owner may require this form for vehicle registration renewal. It is important to note that the forms are an official state document and blank forms must be secured to prevent misuse. Booklets can be ordered from the MDC (material number 00410-92007).

Hold For Inspection

Please complete the form and provide it to the owner. The first non-completed VINs will be submitted to the California state DMV by early November 2020. If the vehicle owner’s warranty claim will not be processed and paid prior to this date, please be sure to complete a form and provide it to a California owner.

 


Frequently Asked Questions
Original Publication Date: February 18, 2020

 

Q1: What is the condition?

Some of the subject vehicles may be equipped with an engine block that was manufactured incorrectly.  This issue may cause coolant to leak internally and/or externally during normal engine operation.  This can lead to engine noise, engine smoke, warning lights/malfunction indicator illumination, an audible chime sounding, and/or, in some cases, engine overheating and possible internal mechanical engine damage.  If this occurs in a conventional gasoline vehicle, it is possible the vehicle could stall while driving at higher speeds without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. For both hybrid and conventional gasoline vehicles, the mechanical engine damage could cause engine oil to leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to an increased risk of fire.

 

Q1a: If the condition is present in a hybrid vehicle, will the vehicle stall?

If the engine stalls in a hybrid vehicle, the vehicle will enter a fail safe driving mode, allowing the driver to operate the vehicle at reduced power for certain distances to maneuver the vehicle to a safe location.

 

Q2: Are there any symptoms/warnings if the condition appears in a vehicle?

If the condition occurs, it can cause coolant to leak internally and/or externally during normal engine operation and may lead to engine noise, engine smoke, warning lights/malfunction indicator illumination, and/or an audible chime sounding.

 

Q3: Which warning messages may be displayed if the condition is present?

If the condition occurs, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) shown below may illuminate in the instrument cluster. In addition to the malfunction indicator lamp, other warning lamps and message may also be displayed. The specific lamp(s) and message(s) that is/are displayed may vary depending upon the specific model of vehicle.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Master Warning Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Master Warning Lamp

NOTE: It is possible for the lights above to be illuminated and the condition not be related to this Safety Recall.

 

Q4: What is Toyota going to do?

Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the engine block casting serial number and if it is determined to be involved the dealer will replace the engine, including the engine block, with a new one FREE OF CHARGE.

NOTE (Customers who live in the state of California)

The state of California requires the completion of Safety Recalls / Service Campaigns on emission related parts prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every vehicle must pass an emission test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the completion of this FREE Safety Recall, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will not allow your vehicle to be registered. State of California Regulations require Toyota to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with a record of all vehicles that have not had the Safety Recall completed.

Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Form after the campaign has been completed. Please ensure you retain this form, because the DMV may require that you supply proof that the campaign has been completed during your vehicle registration renewal process.

 

Q5: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?

There are approximately 43,100 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.

Model Name Model Year Approximate Total Vehicles Production Period
Avalon HV 2020 700 Mid-September 2019 – Mid-December 2019
Camry 2020 2,600 Mid-September 2019 – Mid-January 2020
Camry HV 2020 2,900 Mid-September 2019 – Mid-December 2019
RAV4 2019 – 2020 30,500 Mid-September 2019 – Late November 2019
RAV4 HV 2019 – 2020 6,400 Mid-September 2019 – Early December 2019

 

Q5a: Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety Recall in the U.S.?

Yes, certain 2020 model year Lexus ES300h vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall.

 

Q6: How does Toyota obtain my mailing information?

Toyota uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive registration or title information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your registration or title information is correct.

 

Q7:How long will the remedy inspection take?

The remedy will take approximately 1 hour for inspection. If it is determined that engine replacement is necessary, it will take up to 2 weeks to procure a new engine and install it in your vehicle.  During this time, a loaner vehicle will be provided to you.

 

Q8: What if I have additional questions or concerns?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) AND/OR FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2020 AVALON HV
CERTAIN 2020 CAMRY
CERTAIN 2020 CAMRY HV
CERTAIN 2019-2020 RAV4
CERTAIN 2019-2020 RAV4 HV

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota

 

SAFETY RECALL 20TA04 – Certain Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading to Engine Stall (non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) and/or FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2020 CAMRY

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota Camry

 

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota Camry

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) and/or FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2020 AVALON HV

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota Avalon HV

 

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota Avalon HV

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) and/or FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2019 – 2020 RAV4 HV

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 HV

 

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 HV

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) and/or FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2020 CAMRY HV

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) And/or Fire Risk – 2020 Toyota Camry HV

 

SAFETY RECALL 20TA04 – Certain Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading to Engine Stall (non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA04
CERTAIN ENGINE BLOCKS CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE STALL (non-hybrid) and/or FIRE RISK
CERTAIN 2019 – 2020 RAV4

Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading To Engine Stall (Non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4

 

SAFETY RECALL 20TA04 – Certain Engine Blocks Can Cause Engine Failure Leading to Engine Stall (non-hybrid) and/or Fire Risk – 2019-2020 Toyota

 


February 6, 2020

 

DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT

 

  1. Vehicle Manufacturer Name:

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. [“TMMC”]
1055 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3H 5K2

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. [“TMMK”]
1001 Cherry Blossom Way Georgetown, KY 40324

 

Affiliated U.S. Sales Company:

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. [“TMNA”]
6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024

 

Manufacturer of Engine Block

Toyota Bodine Aluminum, Inc.
301 James Lawrence Rd, Jackson, TN 38301
Telephone: 731-265-5500
Country of Origin: U.S.A.

 

  1. Identification of Involved Vehicles and Affected Components:

Based on production records, we have determined the involved vehicle population as in the table below.

Make/Car Line Model Year Manufacturer Production Period
Toyota / Avalon HV 2020 TMMK September 16, 2019  through  December 13, 2019
Toyota / Camry 2020 TMMK September 12, 2019  through January 15, 2020
Toyota / Camry HV 2020 TMMK September 16, 2019  through December 19, 2019
Toyota / RAV4 2019-2020 TMMC September 12, 2019  through November 20, 2019
Toyota / RAV4 HV 2019-2020 TMMC, TMMK September 12, 2019  through December 10, 2019
Lexus / ES300h 2020 TMMK September 16, 2019  through December 18, 2019

 

Applicability Part Number Part Name Component Description
MY2020 Toyota Avalon HV 11410-F0013 Cylinder Block Assembly Engine Block
MY2020 Toyota Camry / Camry HV 11410-F0013
MY2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 / RAV4 HV 11410-F0013

11410-F0023

MY2020 Lexus ES300h 11410-F0013

 

Note:

(1) Although the involved vehicles are within the above production period range, not all vehicles in this range were sold in the U.S.

(2) Other Toyota or Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. are not equipped with an engine assembly containing an engine block produced at the specific plant during the specific production period.

  1. Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Toyota Avalon HV: 664
Toyota Camry: 2,609
Toyota Camry HV: 2,864
Toyota RAV4: 30,515
Toyota RAV4 HV: 6,405
Lexus ES300h: 1,134
Total: 44,191

 

  1. Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect:

Less than 0.5%.  Of the involved vehicles, approximately 250 vehicles received engine blocks that were produced under the conditions described below.  Whether the issue in each case will lead to engine overheating or internal mechanical engine damage that can cause a non-hybrid vehicle stall or lead to a thermal event, depends on casting porosity condition of the engine block during production and each vehicle’s operating environment.

 

  1. Description of Problem:

The subject vehicles are equipped with a 2.5L 4 Cylinder engine (A25A) and may have been produced with engine blocks containing higher porosity levels.  Higher levels of porosity could create cracks in the cooling passages, resulting in coolant leaking internally and/or externally.  This may lead to engine noise, engine smoke, warning lights/malfunction indicator illumination, an audible chime sounding, and/or, in some cases, engine overheating and possible internal mechanical engine damage (e.g. seizing of internal engine components).  If engine overheating or internal mechanical engine damage were to occur on involved conventional gasoline vehicles, a vehicle stall while driving at higher speeds could occur without prior warning to the driver, increasing the risk of crash.  For hybrid and conventional gasoline vehicles, the internal mechanical engine damage can potentially cause engine oil to leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to an increased risk of fire.

 

  1. Chronology of Principal Events:

September 2019 – October 2019

In early September 2019, it was observed that a water flow meter that regulates die cooling failed and caused the die temperature to increase during engine block production.  The flow meter was replaced, and some suspect blocks were contained at the engine block plant.  Engine assembly plants receiving the suspect blocks produced engine assemblies with the suspect blocks and identified no abnormalities.  The produced engine assemblies and the contained engine blocks were then released for shipment.

 

In late September, Toyota identified a vehicle with an external coolant leak at a vehicle plant.  The vehicle was inspected and the leak was observed to be coming from the engine block.  The vehicle was contained and the engine was recovered for further investigation by the engine block plant.

 

In mid October, Toyota conducted an inspection of a vehicle at a dealer after the dealer identified, during a pre-delivery inspection, that coolant leaked into the crankcase and contaminated the engine oil.  Based on the initial observation by the service technician, there was no sign of coolant present in the cooling system.  Further, the technician reported that, after adding coolant and pressurizing the system, coolant leaked into the engine oil pan.  The engine was recovered and sent for continued investigation to the engine block plant.  The engine was determined to be from the same production period as the flow meter failure.

 

Through October, Toyota conducted testing on engines, identified at Toyota manufacturing facilities to have engine blocks from the suspect production period, to further investigate coolant leaks.  Cut checks were done to understand the leak origin, and signs of porosity were observed in the engine blocks.  Internal cracks were also observed in the cooling passages and oil return passages.  Toyota hypothesized that these could be caused by abnormal cooling during the casting process.

 

As a water flow meter malfunction could impact cooling during the casting process, Toyota conducted a duplication trial to understand the effect on the casting process when a water flow meter fails as it did in early September at the engine block plant.  During the trial, Toyota observed that an increased die temperature could occur due to lack of cooling in the casting process which could create cracks in the cooling passage(s) and lead to a coolant leak.  As a result of this investigation, Toyota began a quality confirmation activity to contain potentially affected engine blocks and assemblies within Toyota’s control and requested contained parts be recovered for further investigation.  Toyota then began further analysis to identify the potential effect of these manufacturing conditions on assembled engines.

 

November 2019 – Mid Jan 2020

Toyota conducted four durability tests using engines that were assembled with engine blocks from the suspect production period.  The test conditions included running the engine at a higher speed (higher RPM) over a long period of time to model a severe driving condition.  The results of three of the durability tests were that one engine had an internal leak, one engine had an external leak, and one engine had no leaks.  One of the four durability tests that was conducted had a mechanical failure during the testing, suggesting the possibility of engine stall.  A further inspection of this engine found that a connecting rod had broken and created a hole in the engine.   While the durability testing produced a mechanical engine failure involving an engine assembly produced with a suspect engine block, it was unclear if this outcome could potentially occur in the field.

 

Toyota initiated a failure mode analysis of the potential consequences of different levels of coolant leaks resulting from different levels of potential engine block porosity.  In addition, Toyota began a part recovery activity to attempt to understand the varying levels of porosity of the engine block that may exist in the field.  While its analysis continued, Toyota determined that it could not rule out the possibility that engines assemblies in the field (containing the suspect engine blocks) could experience the aforementioned mechanical engine failure, potentially resulting in a vehicle stall while driving at higher speeds or an oil could leak that could increase the risk of fire.

 

January 29, 2020

Based on the results of the above investigation, Toyota decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall campaign for the vehicles identified above.

 

Based on a diligent review of records, Toyota’s best engineering judgement is that there are 7 Toyota Field Technical Reports and 4 warranty claims that have been received from U.S. sources that relate or may relate to this condition and which were considered in the decision to submit this report.  In some cases, multiple reports were completed for one potential incident.

 

  1. Description of Corrective Repair Action:

For all involved vehicles, Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the engine block casting serial number to determine if it is involved.  In the cases where an involved engine block is identified, dealers will replace the engine including the engine block with a new one at no cost to customers.

 

Reimbursement Plan for pre-notification remedies

As the owner notification letters will be mailed out well within the active period of the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty (“Warranty”), all involved vehicle owners for this recall would have been provided a repair at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty.

 

  1. Recall Schedule:

Notifications to owners of the affected vehicles will occur by early April, 2020.  A copy of the draft owner notification will be submitted as soon as it is available.

 

  1. Distributor/Dealer Notification Schedule:

Notifications to distributors/dealers were sent on February 6, 2020.  Copies of dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued.

 

  1. Manufacturer’s Campaign Number:
Interim Final
Toyota: 20TB04 20TA04
Lexus: 20LB02 20LA02

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
LEXUS ES300H 2020
TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020
TOYOTA CAMRY 2020
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2020
TOYOTA RAV4 2019-2020
TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2019-2020

 


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Genuine 00272 SLLC2 Engine Coolant / Antifreeze
  • Single Quantity
  • No Core Charge Req.
  • Weight: 9.34lbs
  • Contains a bittering agent
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Set of 2 Toyota-Scion Engine Coolant / Antifreeze Genuine 00272SLLC2
  • Ready to Use formula. Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system
  • No Core Charge Req.
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  • Manufacturer Warranty
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  • GUARANTEED: When installed as part of a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection up to 150,000 miles or 5 years.
  • 50/50 PREDILUTED FOR QUICK TOP OFFS: Already diluted to make topping off your cooling system a breeze
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  • Formulated to replace the OEM fluid in Asian make vehicles such as Toyota , Lexus , Scion and others requiring a red, silicate free HOAT antifreeze/coolant
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  • The long life formula provides protection for all cooling system metals from rust and corrosion. The silicate free, borate free formula helps protect against harmful scale and deposits
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  • Note: Please check the vehicle specification before purchasing the item.
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Toyota Antifreeze Coolant - 00272-1LLAC
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Valvoline Multi-Vehicle 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA, Light Yellow/Green.
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EPAuto Spill Proof Radiator Coolant Filling Funnel Kit
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