| Issue ID | 974513 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505748 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/06/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We brought our vehicle in to service recall notice for side curtain airbags. When returning home after service the airbag light went on. The toyota dealer tested it and said it was the main clockspring. I subsequently had the clockspring replaced at my expense and it lasted a number of months before the airbag light started coming on frequently. I then had the vehicle tested by three different mechanics (two toyota dealers) and they all said that the only indication they get when they test the system is the old, previously fixed clockspring failure indicator and all said that they have no idea why the airbag light is coming on. This is a serious safety concern as we don't know if our airbag system is working or not and whether or not it could go off anytime. It also makes it impossible to sell the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119378 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCHERTZ, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD35V675XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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