Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V373000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/01/2005 to 08/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 778000 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 08/02/2012 | 08/02/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 rav4 and 2010 lexus hs250h passenger vehicles manufactured from october 2005 through september 2010. if the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened when an alignment is performed, the thread portion of the arm (shaft and turn-buckle) may become loose and rust. this may lead to thread wear in the turn-buckle, causing the arm to separate, which could result in a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota is currently developing the remedy and will provide a notification schedule when it becomes available. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/18/2012 | 22667 | 1 | |
| Putting into a parking stall (at a rest stop)with foot on the brake pedal,the rav4 acceelerated at a high speed,only stopped after hitting a sign pole,still accelating ,only stopped by turning motor off with ignitoin key.the air bags did not activate with $8809 in damage .this vehicle has 2 recalls on the accelleration problem,1 on the rear suspension. also rear middle seat belt not working and tire pressure continous to not function ather being fixed. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v373000 (suspension:rear). the remedy part was on a massive back order for an unreasonable length of time. the contact was displeased to know it had been over three months since waiting for the part and was concerned of the safety issue. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. pmb | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| I received a safety notice about my car like 2 months ago. and i still havent received the other letter saying the part was ready so i can get my car fixed. i travel alot with my kids and every time i use my car i fear something might happen. according to the letter sent. we were suppose to get another letter sent out to tell us the part was ready and we can get this part put in our car. but its already november and nothing yet. please for the safety of my family and other families. dont let something tragic happen to get this part sent out!! thanks!!! the incident date is just the date the letter was sent out. i just couldnt skip that part so i put that date. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v373000 (suspension:rear). the remedy part was on a massive back order for an unreasonable length of time. the contact was displeased to know it had been over three months since waiting for the part and was concerned of the safety issue. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. pmb | |||
| 08/08/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v373000 (suspension:rear). the remedy part was on a massive back order for an unreasonable length of time. the contact was displeased to know it had been over three months since awaiting for the part and was concerned of the safety issue. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. js | |||
| 10/03/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension: rear). the contact was dissatisfied with the remedy. the recall remedy states the tie rod nut would be inspected for looseness. the contact was concerned because if at the time of inspection the tie rod nut is not loose it can become loose in the future causing an accident. the manufacturer was made aware of the contacts concerns and stated the vehicle would have to be taken in for inspection and they would not replace the tie rod unless they found it to be loose. the contact was fearful of driving the vehicle especially because he takes frequent long trips. the contact had not experience the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. pmb | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 47000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension:rear). the contact was dissatisfied with the remedy. the recall remedy states the tie rod nut would be inspected for looseness. the contact was concerned because if at the time of inspection the tie rod nut is not loose it can become loose in the future causing an accident. the manufacturer was made aware of the contacts concerns and stated the vehicle would have to be taken in for inspection and they would not replace the tie rod unless they found it to be loose. the contact was fearful of driving the vehicle especially because he takes frequent long trips. a failure had not occurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,00. da | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 28458 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the driver side front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle. the contact was able to maintain control and merged to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who stated that the failure was located on the front suspension and was caused by shredded lug nuts. the mechanic advised that the wheel, tire, lug nuts, bumper, lamp, the rotor lower control arm, hub assembly, seal, ball joint knuckles, brake pads and the axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 28,458 and the current mileage was not available. kmj | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 28458 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at 65mph the driver front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle. the contact was able to coast the vehicle onto road side. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. the failure was located at the front suspension and shredded lug nuts. the local mechanic replaced the wheel, tire, lug nuts, bumper, lamp, the rotor lower control arm, hub assembly, seal, ball joint nuckels, brake pads, and axle,. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was the failure mileage was 28,458 the current mileage was not available. li | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 3500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. while driving 50 mph he heard a grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the hub and bearing assembly was repaired at an expense of $432.41. the failure mileage was 48985. the current mileage was 49000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 46666 | 1 | |
| Front wheel bearing failed. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 3500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. while driving 50 mph he heard a grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the hub and bearing assembly was repaired at an expense of $432.41. the failure mileage was 48985. the current mileage was 49000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 39802 | 1 | |
| 2010 toyota rav 4. consumer writes in regards to premature failure of rear shocks in vehicle. *smd | |||