NHTSA Recall # | 147522 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V286000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20TB08 / 20TA08 |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 HYBRID |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 10/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/05/20 |
Report created | 20/05/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9502 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly. |
Consequence summary | If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began august 10, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20tb08 / 20ta08. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |