NHTSA Recall 15V011000: Trailer hitches and exterior lighting
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,140 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V011000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SET-15A |
| Components | TRAILER HITCHES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | January 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Safety risk
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V011000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.