| Issue ID | 597404 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10164401 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/08/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 rav4 sports v6 269 hp plastic fume canister located underneath vehicle on drivers side is easily damaged. The plastic canister is exposed to road debris including rain puddles that will displace and knock the canister off the vehicle. The resulting damage includes unplugged and exposed gas fume hoses and emission control hoses that create a fire and explosive hazard. The part is not readily available from toyota and drivers may be tempted to drive the vehicle with out the proper repairs. Continued operations without the canister may also result in further engine damage and release of pollutants into the air. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HANLEE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DAVIS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |