| Issue ID | 1041040 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10565214 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/02/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Received a recall notice for tie rod/suspension back in september 2013. Today i called local toyota dealer and asked about the fix. They told me that there was no fix yet available.... Obviously very disappointed and worried about how long i have been driving with potentially dangerous part/defect that could cause loss of control and wreck. I think nhtsa should force the issue with toyota now it has been too long!. Local dealer advised me what sound, loud rattling in back of vehicle to listen for.... Really unbelievable the delay. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOLDEN, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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