| Issue ID | 762244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10306515 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/12/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "2006 toyota rav-4" reference---t-sb-0318-08---clunk/ pop/knock when turning steering wheel. "toyota" recommended solution---replace steering wheel "intermediate shaft linkage" with improved parts. ---"warning"--- defective "mechanical linkage" between the steering wheel and front wheel mechanism is a "serious danger" and could, or has been the cause of accidental deaths! Should this problem be included as another "toyota recall"? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51775 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT PIERCE, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK33V765XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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