| Issue ID | 616303 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10179165 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/12/06 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact stated that his 2006 toyota rav4 accelerated while his foot was on the brake. The contact took the vehicle to dealer and the computer was replaced. On 12/27/06 the contact stated he was involved in an accident. While his foot was on the brake and he was stopped at a light, the vehicle lurched forward and struck the vehicle in front of him. The contact heard a loud noise before the incident. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 94000. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. There was damage to the front of the vehicle. The dealer told the contact that the front end damage will need to be repaired before they can diagnose errors in the computer. The contact has a police report and a repair invoice from the first incident. *nm when making turns left or right the consumer indicated that the steering wheel felt hard. The dealer ordered a power steering computer. *nm updated 02/16/07.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9400 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BRONX, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32VX65XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | BRONX TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 718-655-7000 |
| Dealer's city | BRONX |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 10469 |