Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 010698 | 01/06/1998 | 600195 | A field fix procedure that improves the feel of the front door lock knob opeation. *tt | 04/29/1998 | |
| BO01497 | 04/18/1997 | 52116 | Rav4 front door handle operation. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BO01497A | 04/29/1997 | 52146 | Door handle operation. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/26/1998 | 6 | 07/01/1997 | |
| In cold weather, below 30 degrees, both front door lock mechanisms are prone to freezing. this sometimes makes it impossible to open the vehicle. other times, the door opens, but then will not shut because the lock mechanism is frozen. the door just bounces against the frame and does not latch. this has occurred on six separate occasions since late december of 1998. on a few of the occasions i was forced to drive while manually holding the door shut, and then tie the door shut from the inside upon arrival to my destination. | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Door lock failed. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
| 03/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| In windy conditions or on parked incline rear liftgate which opens like a door, slammed into occupant who sustained injuries. *ak the device which holds the door open is not adequate because of that the door closes too easily. *yh | |||