Toyota recalls 518 RAV4, Corolla and Crown models over meter fault
Toyota has issued a recall for 518 vehicles in South Africa, including RAV4, Corolla, and Crown models, due to a potential meter reprogramming fault. The defect may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical warning lights from the driver.
Why it matters
Vehicle recalls are essential for public safety, as undetected malfunctions can increase the risk of accidents.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has alerted consumers to a recall of 518 Toyota vehicles following notification from Toyota SA Motors of a combination meter reprogramming issue.
The recall affects certain Toyota RAV4 PHEV, Corolla Cross, Corolla Hatchback, Crown and GR Corolla models sold through the Toyota dealer network nationwide.
The recall covers the following vehicles:
The affected vehicles are fitted with a combination meter system that displays vehicle information, including warning and indicator lights, gauges and messages, on a 12.3-inch display monitor on the instrument panel.
Due to improper programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data may be repeatedly written to a memory device while the meter is operating, which may cause the memory device to deteriorate earlier than intended.
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