| Issue ID | 1310204 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10896975 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/08/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On august 11, 2016, toyota announced a recall for rear suspension nhtsa 16v596 to again replace rear suspension arms and then epoxy them to prevent corrosion. This denies the owner to align the rear wheels in the future. Toyota and other manufacturers have been building cars for years that have not required epoxying of parts to prevent corrosion so what is the problem here. Has toyota used inferior materials? Isn't there some way for toyota to make the repair and still allow for proper alignment even if it costs a small amount more? Improper alignment will result in increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy and possibly decreased contro while driving. My car now has 91,500 mile on it and i intend to keep it for many years. Why should i be denied the ability to properly maintain the car? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTMZK31V565XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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