| Issue ID | 919166 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10457655 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/04/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My air bag sensor light came on approximately at 128,824 miles. Just after my extended warranty ran out. Diagnostic test indicated that the spiral cable in the steering column has failed. Part number is 84306-22010. According to the service rep at the dealership, this failure in not an unknown problem. Parts are $272. 00 and labor will be $150. 00+ tax. After doing some research , this is a common problem with several toyota models. According to toyota when i called there have been recalls on the other models but have not been enough complaints against the rav4 to issue a recall. So what is it going to take to get this thing recalled? I am fortunate enough to be able to have the money at this time, but am wondering how many people that cannot afford this repair are driving toyota's around with an inoperative air bag? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 128824 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLAND, TN |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33VX76XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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