| Issue ID | 1078732 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10604750 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/04/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated after a recall repair had been performed, there was a strong vibration in the rear of the vehicle. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v383000 (suspension) and 12v373000 (suspension). The vehicle was not inspected after the recall repair was performed and the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection. The dealer did notice the vibration upon inspecting the vehicle and stated that the steering shaft may need to be replaced. The dealer did not mention that there was a defect with the steering shaft prior to the recall repair. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANAHEIM, 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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